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TRAFFIC SOLUTION scramble
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The MPO plans to ask the Coast Guard to reduce drawbridge openings to lighten traffic congestion.
Request seeks fewer drawbridge openings ... The MPO says traffic delays on roads to and from the Island are “no longer seasonal.” BY CINDY LANE SUN STAFF WRITER | clane@amisun.com
The Sarasota/Manatee Metropolitan Planning Organization is asking the U.S. Coast Guard to reduce the frequency of drawbridge openings in Manatee and Sarasota counties to alleviate traffic congestion year around. In a resolution passed on Monday, the MPO noted that “the delays on the roads serving the island communities… are no longer seasonal in nature.”
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The Coast Guard has the final say on the issue. Drawbridge openings are one of several issues to be included in a regional barrier island traffic study being developed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), along with traffic light timing, pedestrian controls and turn lanes, among other issues. Bill Hattaway, FDOT’s District 1 secretary, met with local officials in Cortez last week to discuss the study, which will focus on improving transportation between the island communities of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key
Both the mayors of Anna Maria and Bradenton Beach are looking at alternate forms of transportation. BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – Officials discussed ways to reduce the number of vehicles on the islands at last week’s meeting of island elected officials.
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... while some hail water taxi idea Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy said he has spoken with Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker about a water taxi and “marketing it to people who work on the Island. It would have to be subsidized by the county to make it viable because you have to make it cheap for people who work.” He said the city is seeking providers who might be interested. Bradenton Beach Mayor Jack Clarke said he also has been considersee water taxi, page 44
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Parking enforcers have just the ticket Enforcers patrol the city from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – The city parking enforcement team has just the ticket for those who park illegally, and each violation is worth $35, but parking in a handicap zone will set someone back a bit more – $225. The city’s new Code Enforcement Manager Pam Gibbs patrols on weekdays, and she is out from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Gibbs and another team member patrol on weekends pat copeland | sun from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Code Enforcement Manager Pam Gibbs said during the upcoming July 4 holiday, she hopes to “We’re still in the finding phase for have eight parking enforcers on patrol from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. patrols in order to see how much we’re actually going to need on weekends,” Gibbs much everywhere,” and regarding the most were trained in two special sessions, patrol explained. frequent violation, she said, “Parking the the entire city, but concentrate on beach She said during the upcoming July 4 wrong way.” accesses. The most frequent violations are holiday, she hopes to have eight parking tires on the road, parking in the wrong enforcers on patrol from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. direction and parking in no parking and “We’ll be here to act as much and as Weekend tickets nearly double handicap zones. quickly as we can,” she said. “We’ll have to The first weekend, they were on patrol, Asked if any area of the city is worse than two parking enforcers issued 30 tickets, feel it out.” Gibbs said the parking enforcers, who another, Gibbs said, “Not really. It’s pretty while Sheriff’s Office deputies issued an-
other 37 tickets, nearly doubling the usual total. Anna Maria Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Paul Davis said with the new parking enforcers on patrol, “The good thing is that we can concentrate on crime prevention and patrolling the city. It will help us a lot. “Our guys will still do parking enforcement when they see it, but their primary responsibility is crime prevention. Our #1 complaint is parking and to have that alleviated will go a long way.” City Clerk Diane Percycoe said in March, city commissioners approved $50,000 from the contingency fund to pay for parking enforcers and an additional code enforcement officer, and in May, they approved $14,124 from the cell tower account to purchase an electric car for parking enforcement. In the future, those personnel will be funded by parking fines and vacation rental licensing. “I love it here,” Gibbs said. “Some people are upset when they get a ticket, and I understand that, but the people who live here are pretty awesome as are the people I work with.” To report a parking violation, call parking and code enforcement at 708-6130, ext. 29, during the week and the Sheriff’s Office at 809-8899 on weekends.
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Accident injures three, snarls traffic A rear-end accident on the Palma Sola Causeway Sunday morning sent three people to the hospital and snarled weekend traffic for about an hour after one car rear-ended another around 10:56 a.m. while travelling east. That started a chain-reaction accident that involved five cars. Two juveniles were airlifted to Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, where they were listed in stable condition. The driver of the first car was taken to Blake Medical Center, where he was listed as critical. No other injuries were reported. The accident, which closed all eastbound and westbound traffic on the Causeway, had an unanticipated effect on the Island, according to Anna Maria Code Enforcement Manager Pam Gibbs. She was told that Island traffic was significantly lighter during the incident because vehicles were being rerouted to the Cortez Bridge and not as many cars were getting through. As a result, she said, there were fewer parking tickets being handed out, with only 12 written on Sunday. There were 28 written on Saturday, she added.
Coast Guard rescues three The Coast Guard and a Good Samaritan rescued three people from the water between Egmont Key and Passage Key on Saturday, June 20. At 8:40 p.m., Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg received a 911 transfer call from Manatee County Sheriff’s Office from a woman stating three people from her boat were in the water and missing. She reported her husband and daughter had gone in the water after the daughter’s boyfriend had jumped in and gone missing. A 29-foot Response Boat from Coast Guard Station Cortez was diverted, commenced a search and at 9:23 p.m. found the husband and daughter in the water clinging to one life jacket. The boat crew pulled both people out of the water safely. They reported not seeing the other person in the water. At 10:02 p.m. the crew members from the research vessel, Weather Bird, located the missing man, alive. All three people were taken back to their vessel with no reported injuries. “So much of this situation could have been prevented,” said Lt. Jessica Vogel, the command duty officer at the sector. “Especially when it is dark and with unknown currents, always, always, always, call rescue personnel at the first sign of distress. We have the tools, and the training to deal with emergencies on the water.”
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The Freckled Fin is owned by Scott Lubore. His name was misspelled in last week’s paper.
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Anna Maria’s Sgt. Davis ‘heads’ fund-raiser
The money will help the family stay together while Gianna is undergoing cancer treatment. BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com
ANNA MARIA – The head of the city’s Sheriff ’s Office substation is offering his head in a fund-raiser for a local child fighting cancer. Sgt. Paul Davis’ campaign is called “Give a shave for Gianna,” and the lucky ticketholder will get to shave his head. “Gianna Lesselroth is a 3-year-old girl with acute lymphoblastic leukemia,” he explained. “Her fight has now taken her to Boston for a yearlong treatment. Insurance will not cover family expenses of flights to and from Boston, subway fares/car rentals, food, etc.” He said he thought of sports teams that support a teammate with cancer, who has lost his/ her hair from chemotherapy, by shaving their heads and his fundraiser was born. Last year Davis took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and raised more than $1,200 and noted, “We raised this money for people we did not know, but wanted
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Wearing a tux, Sgt. Paul Davis waits for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge last year at the city pier. to help. This is a local family we are trying to help now. “Without it, Gianna will spend much of the next year alone in a hospital. A 3-yearold girl suffering with this cancer far from home and alone is too much for me, and I hope it is too much for many others.” Ticket donations are $1 each, 30 for $20 or 100 for $50 and 100 percent will go to the family. Tickets are available at Anna Maria City Hall at 10005 Gulf Drive. Checks can be
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Gianna Lessealroth is fighting acute lymphoblastic leukemia and is in Boston for treatment in a clinical trial. made payable to the Manatee Sunrise Kiwanis Foundation. The drawing for the lucky winner and the shave will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 17, at Anna Maria City Hall.
Increased police for July 4 Illegal fireworks will be seized, and a violation will be issued to anyone who possesses them. The Holmes Beach Police Department believes with the cancelation of the fireworks at the Beach House restaurant in Bradenton Beach on July 3 there will be an increased number of residents and visitors in Holmes Beach on July 4th for the fireworks display at the Sandbar restaurant in Anna Maria. For that reason it will have an increased presence with extra officers
working the holiday weekend paying close attention to alcohol violations, fireworks violations, parking violations and traffic concerns. According to the Holmes Beach city ordinance, fireworks are prohibited. Fireworks are defined in Florida State Statute as exploding, launching or projectile fireworks, and they are Illegal. Illegal fireworks will be seized, and a violation will be issued to anyone who possesses them. Sky lanterns also are prohibited under Florida State Statute. Those wishing to light up the 4th of July celebration may
use sparklers, smoke devices, party poppers, snappers and snakes, which are permitted. Children should be supervised at all times. In addition, consumption and/or possession of alcohol on all the beaches is prohibited as well as open fires are on the beach. Remember it is turtle and bird hatching season on the beach so please do not disturb the turtles or the nesting birds. Drivers are advised of street closures between 9 a.m. and noon for the Privateer’s July 4 parade.
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Trolley, Chamber grants awarded Ad revenues from the free trolley benefit those who help others. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – As part of the ongoing Save the Trolley - Giving Back grant program, the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce partnered with Manatee County to distribute more than $50,000 to local organizations Thursday night. “What we’ve given away in grants in last year and half are from funds collected from 2011 to 2014. In the last year and a half, a little more than $140,000 have been given to Island nonprofits and not for profits,” said Chamber Vice President Terri Kinder. The grants are made possible by excess revenue generated by the advertisements that grace the free Anna Maria Island Trolley operated jointly by the county and the Chamber. “The advertisers on the trolleys are how this happens. That’s how we keep the trolleys free and that’s how we collect the funds to give back,” Kinder said. “A committee reviews the applications and makes a determination as to who we feel would benefit most from receiving the grants. Not that everyone that applies gets them.” Last week’s recipients included All Island
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Representatives from numerous local organizations were on hand for Thursday’s grant ceremony. Denominations, AMI Community Center, AMI Concert Chorus & Orchestra, AMI Elementary PTO, AMI Art League, AMI Historical Society, AMI Preservation Trust, the Artists’ Guild of AMI, the Bridge Street Merchants, Florida Maritime Museum, Friends of the Island Library, Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria, Moonracer No Kill Animal Rescue, Roser AID Food Pantry, Stephen Ministry of Roser Memorial, West Bradenton Crime Watch and Wildlife, Inc. The awards ceremony took place at the Tortuga Inn Beach Resort in Bradenton Beach.
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Chiles awards checks Ed Chiles, center, last week distributed $35,000 to representatives of six Island non-profit groups – AMI Concert Chorus and Orchestra, AMI Community Center, AMI Historical Society, AMI Preservation Trust, Artists’ Guild of AMI and AMI Rotary Club. The money was from the Food and Wine on Pine event in May.
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EDITORIAL It's our future
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he Island has changed, that’s for sure, and the changes are happening in all three cities. So why is each city trying to deal with them alone? The supercharged tourist industry has been a godsend to some, but it has brought changes Island-wide. Old homes are sold, as always, and some are rebuilt as investment properties geared more toward visitors than permanent residents. The resulting shift, which is not the end of the world, as some would have us believe, requires new approaches and thinking outside the box. The increase in tourism has also generated an increase in traffic of all kinds, including cars, carts, bikes and yes, foot traffic too. In response, the mayors of two cities have made plans to deal with the bikes ridden by people who have never been here before and don’t know the laws, as well as motorists who are also new to the Island and who get confused by some of the signage and laws. Mayors Bob Johnson, of Holmes Beach, and Dan Murphy, of Anna Maria, have been busy dealing with the traffic issue (See Page 1 of today's Sun) and both are looking at ways at mitigating the increase in volume. One would be reducing the frequency of drawbridge openings and bringing in water taxis that could lessen the long lines of vehicles to the Island on weekends and holidays. It certainly remains to be seen how effective these approaches would be. Still, this is at least a start and we are heartened that the two mayors are communicating and cooperating in seeking solutions to the problem. They know each city faces the same future and they are smart to deal with some aspects of it together. With the new day in Bradenton Beach, Mayor Jack Clarke has expressed a willingness to join in the conversation, something that can only strengthen the Island's position. We hope to see more cooperation, like the decision to hire Lynn Burnett to coordinate capital improvements for each city to make sure drainage issues are handled without worrying about which city needs them. Maybe we could see the Barrier Island Elected Officials monthly meeting become more important, where ideas are shared and plans are coordinated. We know what’s coming and we want to control our own future. Working together is the answer.
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Beaches going to the birds? The recent article in the Sun announced the cancelled July 4 fireworks near the BeachHouse restaurant due to the increased number of nesting shore birds, also resulting in a beach area staked out as an off-limits area for the public to accommodate the birds’ activity. The act of establishing a bird nesting site on the public beach will soon bring beach access to a halt to the public. As the birds flourish, the population increases and offspring return to the newly protected nesting area, the area will need to be expanded. And this will happen annually again and again, until beach access the public is severely limited. Think it won’t happen? Look at Egmont Key, now nearly a third of that island is now a protected bird sanctuary, the same transition occurred at Passage Key, which is now entirely prohibited to public access. Careful long-term thought needs to be implemented in this situation to find a solution that works both for the public and the birds. Simply staking out an area for the birds, without much foresight, is not
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the proper answer. Property values may also plummet for the motels and beachfront residential homes in the area as well. Anna Maria has worked hard for decades to build the beach-goer tourism business and now is sitting back and allowing it to “go to the birds.” Joe Curley Cortez
Dog beach a good idea Editor's note: The following was posted recently on The Sun's website at www. amisun.com in the comments section. Your survey (Island Sun, June 3) has sparked much interest and debate, evidencing a desire by dog owners to have a place on the beach to take their pets as part of a walk and for a swim, which doesn't require a drive by car and fear of death by passing speeding motorists. To punish all dog owners because of the actions of a few is tantamount to forbidding parents of young children access to the beach because of dirty diapers left be-
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hind and careless behavior chasing birds. A healthy, happy dog is one who gets regular exercise. The same holds true for a dog owner. There are places at either end of Bayfront Park which would be perfect for a spot where dogs might enjoy a swim during these brutal summer months, and would legalize behavior which is already a common occurrence among the weekend set. The nettles and needles from the Australian pines are not conducive to most human sun bathing anyway. The wording of the survey was most likely not representative of the interest of those 40 percent of the population who own dogs. Most wouldn't want blanket privileges, but would want a spot in paradise to let their pets frolic in the surf. A trip to the Holmes Beach dog park provides proof that dog owners are responsible people who pick up after their pets. We should provide a place where our pets might find go for a swim and get some relief. Mary Clark
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LAST WEEK’S QUESTION: What do you think of the plan to limit the number of bedrooms allowed in Holmes Beach houses? It's a misguided effort and will hurt residents who need more than four bedrooms.
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Good idea if it includes rentals only.
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How should local officials deal with congestion from the huge increase in motor traffic to and from the Island?
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Good idea. This will help curb the trend toward houses with six, seven or eight bedrooms.
Avenue with a tall, • Add water taxis fixed-span strucand reduce drawture. bridge openings on holidays, just as • Use signs on the mainland letting proposed. motorists know • Build a third bridge when beach parkfrom north Longing is full. boat Key to the • All of the above. mainland. • None of the above. • Replace the AMI bridge on Manatee
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Chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $8. Register to 941778-2099. AMI Community Connections fellowship, AMI Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, 2 p.m. Beach yoga, Manatee Public Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 6 to 7 p.m. Bring a mat.
Thursday June 25
Storyteller Katie Barnes on “Heroes and Sheroes,” Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Quilting group, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 1 p.m.
Friday June 26
Sneak peek shutter stroll, Robinson Preserve, 99th Street Northwest and 17th Avenue Northwest, Bradenton, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Reserve to 941-742-5757, ext. 9.
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Horrible idea if it applies to single family homes.
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Meditation class, AMI Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd, Holmes Beach, 11 a.m. to noon, donation only. Call 941-778-2099 or email ArtLeagueAMI@gmail. com. to register. AMI Privateers’ rum tasting, Lynches Pub and Grub, 19B North Blvd. Of the Presidents, St. Armands Circle, 6 to 10 p.m., $20.
Sunday June 28
Beach Market, Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday June 29
Chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 11 to 11:45 a.m., $8. Register to 941-778-2099. Social bridge games, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, noon.
Tuesday June 30
Children’s story time, Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, 10 a.m. Duplicate bridge, Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday July 1
Chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $8. Register to 941778-2099. AMI Community Connections fellowship, AMI Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria, 2 p.m.
Sunday July 5
Beach Market, Coquina Beach, Bradenton Beach, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday July 6
Chair yoga, Anna Maria Island Art League, 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach, 11 to 11:45 a.m., $8. Register to 941-778-2099. Social bridge games, Roser Church, 512 Pine Ave., Anna Maria, noon.
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JUNE 24, 2015
Tree house appeal denied The denial leaves in place the Code Enforcement Board’s order to remove the violations or demolish the structure. BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – The Second District Court of Appeal has denied an appeal of a judge’s ruling upholding the Code Enforcement Board’s 2013 order regarding the tree house on the beach in front of Angelino’s Sea Lodge. David Levin, attorney for tree house owners Lynn Tran and Richard Hazen, filed the appeal after Circuit Judge Janette Dunnigan’s ruling last fall. The one word denial gave no reason for the ruling, which is not final until the time expires to file a rehearing motion on June 29.
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Levin responded to the denial in an e-mail, “It is unknown why the Florida District Court of Appeal, Second District, denied the Hazen’s challenge of the Circuit Court’s decision upholding
the Code Enforcement Board’s order. Without writing an opinion explaining the basis for its action, it would be mere speculation as to how the Court of Appeal viewed our case. “In Hazen’s petition to the Court of Appeal, a number of important legal issues were raised. Among these were whether the city’s coastal construction regulations can conflict with those of the state, and under what circumstances does the doctrine of equitable estoppel apply to the enforcement of an alleged local code violation. “It is likely that in denying the Hazen’s petition, the Court of Appeal may have misinterpreted existing law on these matters. Without a written opinion, however, we do not know. If the court had misinterpreted existing law, or made its determination in a manner contrary to existing law, that could be grounds for the court to reconsider its decision, or at least to render a written opinion so that the Hazens could seek review by the Florida Supreme Court. “ Levin said the Hazens would be filing a motion for rehearing.
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The Code Enforcement Board case regarding the tree house in Holmes Beach began nearly two years ago.
City’s case
Following the ruling, City Attorney Patricia Petruff said in a memo to
Mayor Bob Johnson, “I have asked (attorney) Jim Dye to write a memo outlining the steps that need to be taken to bring the property into compliance and close the file.” The case began in July 2013 when Code Enforcement Board members found Tran and Hazen in violation of the land development code and ordered them to remove the violations or demolish the tree house by Aug. 28, 2013. The city said the tree house was constructed without a permit and encroached into the erosion control line In September 2013, Code Enforcement Board members imposed a fine of $100 per day on Tran and Hazen for failure to comply. The couple appealed both the order and the fine, and in March 2014, they were granted a stay from the code enforcement board’s order imposing the fine. However, in September 2014, Dunnigan upheld the board’s original order to remove the violations or demolish the tree house.
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Flippers and Feathers
A loggerhead sea turtle got double protection by making her nest in the staked shorebird nesting colony north of the BeachHouse restaurant; Turtle Watch would have staked the turtle nest if it had not already been in the bird nesting area.
Stay safe - know your personal watercraft rules: • Life jackets are required whether driving, riding on or being towed behind a personal watercraft. • Do not operate a personal watercraft from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise. • Operators must be at least 14 years old. • A person must be at least 18 years old to rent a personal watercraft. • Operators born on or after Jan. 1, 1988 are required to have completed a National Association of State Boating Law Administrators-approved boating education course and have a boating education ID card and photo ID to operate a vessel with a 10 horsepower motor or higher.
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If you see a sick, injured or stranded sea turtle, shorebird, dolphin or manatee, call: • Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring – 941-232-1405; • Wildlife Inc. Education and Rehabilitation – 941-778-6324; • Mote Marine Laboratory’s Stranding Investigations Program – 941-988-0212; • Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) – 888-404-FWCC (3922).
Nesting News Sea turtles Nests laid: 194 False crawls: 255 Nests hatched: 0 Hatchlings to Gulf: 0 Nest disorientations: 0 Source: Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring
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During bird nesting season, March through August, please follow these tips: • Never touch a shorebird chick, even if it’s wandering outside a staked nesting area. • Teach kids not to chase birds – bird parents may abandon nests if they’re disturbed. • Don’t feed birds – it encourages them to fly at people aggressively and is not good for their health. • If birds are screeching and flying at you, you’re too close. • Avoid posted bird nesting areas and use designated walkways to the beach. • Keep pets away from bird nesting areas. • Keep the beach clean; food scraps attract predators such as raccoons and crows to the beach, and litter can entangle birds and other wildlife. • If you see people disturbing nesting birds, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Alert hotline at 888-404FWCC (3922).
Tuesday Turtle Talks continue Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring offers free Tuesday Turtle Talks each Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Annie Silver Community
During sea turtle season, May 1 – Oct. 31, please follow these tips: • Turn off lights visible from the beach and close blinds from sundown to sunrise; lights confuse nesting sea turtles and may cause them to go back to sea and drop their eggs in the water, where they won’t hatch. Light can also attract hatchlings away from the water. • Don’t use flashlights or camera flashes on the beach at night. • Remove all objects from the sand from sundown to sunrise; they can deter sea turtles from nesting and disorient hatchlings. • Fill in the holes you dig in the sand before leaving the beach; they can trap nesting and hatching sea turtles, which cannot live long out of the water. • Don’t use sky lanterns or fireworks; they litter the beach and Gulf. • Do not trim trees and plants that shield the beach from lights. • Never touch a sea turtle; it’s the law. If you see people disturbing turtles, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Alert hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922).
Center, 103 23rd St. in Bradenton Beach. No reservations are required for the program, which highlights 35 years of turtle and shorebird nesting history on Anna Maria Island. Free souvenirs include tempo-
rary turtle tattoos and the Flippers and Feathers Activity book. Shirts and hats will be available for purchase. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. so you can visit with the crew that monitors AMI shorelines every morning.
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JUNE 24, 2015
Robertson’s claims deemed inaccurate The accuracy of Commissioner Janie Robertson’s claims have been called into question. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – City Clerk Terri Sanclemente and other city officials dispute Commissioner Janie Robertson’s recent claim that Sanclemente was fired during her previous stint with the city. In a newspaper story that appeared last week, Robertson claimed Sanclemente was fired by Deputy Clerk Karen Cervetto in 2012 while longtime Clerk Nora Idso was out sick. She also claimed Idso supported the firing. In regard to Sanclemente being appointed city clerk, Robertson was quoted as saying she was “grossly un-credentialed.” Sanclemente returned to the city as a contracted clerk’s assistant in July 2014 and was named clerk pro tempore when former Clerk Gia Lancaster was fired in October. That temporary title was removed on June 4, when Mayor Jack Clarke and Commissioners Ed Straight, Jan Vosburgh and John Shaughnessy unanimously appointed Sanclemente as city clerk. Robertson did not attend that meeting, nor did she offer any preliminary objection to an appointment that was noticed in advance.
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“As far as me being fired, that’s wrong. I resigned, and I’ve never been fired from any job,” Sanclemente said. “Karen had no input on my staying or going. Karen was not acting clerk when I left. I handed my resignation letter to Nora.”
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The city commission appointed Terri Sanclemente to the city clerk’s position on June 4. Sanclemente referred to the resignation letter in her personnel file and memos Idso wrote regarding her pending resignation. On May 7, 2012, Idso wrote a letter of recommendation that said Sanclemente had been with the city for five and a half years and was qualified to perform numerous clerk’s duties. “Her ability to handle the public in an efficient and cordial manner is surpassed by none. I would recommend Terri for any position which she is suited. She will be a valuable asset to any organization,” Idso wrote. Two days later, Idso sent a memo to commissioners informing them that Friday, May 11, would be Sanclemente’s last day and that Cervetto would be on vacation for six days. Idso’s memos contrast Robertson’s
claim that Cervetto fired Sanclemente while she was out sick. Idso passed away in 2014 and efforts to contact Cervetto are ongoing. On Saturday, Robertson acknowledged that she was not aware of the resignation letter and has never looked at Sanclemente’s personnel file. She also has failed to produce any evidence to support her claim that Sanclemente was fired.
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“Ms. Sanclemente was advised by a civil attorney that she had a libel and slander claim against Commissioner Robertson. However, Ms. Sanclemente desires to continue to move the city forward with the new administration and not pursue legal action at this time,” said City Attorney Ricinda Perry. Last year, Robertson was the subject of a similar workplace complaint filed by city employee David Higgins regarding an untrue statement she made to the media. Shaughnessy was mayor when Sanclemente resigned. “I went into the office, and Nora was there that day. I asked where Terri was, and Nora told me she resigned,” he recalled. Clarke said Robertson’s claims are “unjustified and untrue,”
Credentials questioned
In regard to her “grossly un-credentialed” comment, Robertson said, via e-mail, “The RFP (request for proposal) for city clerk under which we hired Jamie Anderson and Gia Lancaster is quite specific in many requirements, and very different from the situation long ago when John Chappie promoted Nora Idso from within.” According to Perry, there was no RFP issued during the search processes that led
by a civil attorney that she had a libel and slander Robertson.” Ricinda Perry City Attorney. to Anderson and Lancaster’s hirings. The positions were simply advertised. In both instances, the advertisement language said, “The ideal candidate should also be a Florida notary and a Certified Municipal Clerk, or be in the process of obtaining certification. Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job may be acceptable in lieu of education or certification.” Perry noted that Idso acquired her CMC designation while serving as clerk. The city does not require its clerk be certified, but Sanclemente is in the process of acquiring her CMC credentials, including time spent this week attending public records classes. “I have no idea why she would want to attack my credibility,” Sanclemente said of Robertson. “I am totally shocked, and I would have never expected her to do something like that. This is not helping the city heal and move forward.”
Fishing for Freedom frees bay of trash Fishing for Freedom cleaned up Palma Sola Bay north of the Cortez fishing village on Saturday morning. Last month, the group netted three tons of trash from Sarasota Bay, including fishing line retrieved around Bird Key off Cortez. The not-forprofit organization, which supports lifting the gill net ban, will be in the Fourth of July parade on Anna Maria Island. CINDY LANE | SUN
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The Anna Maria Oyster Bar’s Landside location in south Bradenton is one of three in the greater Bradenton area.
Oyster Bar considering pier space An Island namesake has expressed interest in a possible homecoming. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – The Anna Maria Oyster Bar is considering a potential return to the Island. President and owner John Horne is among those who requested and received a copy of RFP (request for proposal) pertaining to the lease of the cityowned restaurant space on the Historic Bridge Street Pier. “We think it could be an ideal addition and it would allow us to retrace our steps back to Anna Maria Island. It’s a gorgeous property and location,” Horne said, noting that he is only interested in the restaurant space and not the adjacent bait shop and harbor master’s office. The original Anna Maria Oyster Bar was located on the Anna Maria City Pier from 1996 to 1999. The Landside location on U.S. 41 in Bradenton opened in 1997, the Cortez Road location opened in 2002 and the Ellenton location opened in 2003. “I was out on Bridge Street Friday night just going to the different restaurants, and there was a lot of activity,” Horne said. “Every restaurant and bar out there was absolutely packed, and there was a band in every location we went into. It’s vibrant and exciting out there. I was absolutely blown away.” It had been many years since Horne visited Bridge Street on a Friday night because he is usually working at one of his establishments. “I had already taken a tour of the restaurant. The mayor and police chief opened it up for us and we went through with several of our key people so we could all get a feel for what we could do,” Horne said. When asked if he had any concerns about the limited amount of available parking, Horne said, “That was the first thing
that popped into my head, but after being out there Friday night, with every place packed to the walls, I didn’t see a parking issue. There so many options, like golf carts, and I saw the Monkey Bus going back and forth; that’s a great asset for the Island.” When asked about the city commission’s desire for breakfast service, Horne said, “We’re not ruling that out. It really comes down to logistics. Breakfast requires a completely different set up than a dinner place. We’re trying to figure out a menu that would fit, and we’ve got to plan accordingly.” Horne is concerned about entering into a lease that calls for prospective restaurant tenants to offer the city a percentage of shared gross revenues on top of the $2,500 monthly rent. “It’s a major concern. That space won’t support that kind of payment. We’re not going to go into like that. Our intent is to come up with a lease where the city and the Oyster Bar are happy. We both have to make money or one of us won’t be there,” he said. Joe Moreta, co-owner of the Sage Biscuit Café on Cortez Road, requested an RFP, but he and his partners are not going to submit a proposal. Moreta said he did not like the revenue sharing concept and would much rather pay a higher base rent that does not fluctuate according to sales. Colorado pizzeria owner Richard Foresta has expressed serious interest in the restaurant space, and Tampa-area resident Kam Sourivongs also received a copy of the RFP. Freckled Fin owner Scott Lubore requested the RFP, but decided later not to pursue it. The pier buildings will be available for viewing, and city staff will be there to answer questions this Thursday from 10 a.m. until noon. The deadline to submit proposals is 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 9. The RFP can be obtained by calling the city clerk’s office at 941-778-1005. The RFP can also be downloaded at www.cityofbradentonbeach.com.
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And she's off.... Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch and Shorebird Monitoring sponsored the first turtle from the Island to participate in the Sea Turtle Conservancy (STC) Tour de Turtles migration marathon. Thirteen turtles around the world are tagged with satellites and followed on www.tourdeturtles.org beginning Aug. 2. “Amie,” named for Turtle Watch partner Anna Maria Elementary School, was tagged and released Tuesday morning after she nested on Coquina Beach. The tag will stay on for about two years, according to STC. CINDY LANE | SUN
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The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce is hosting a retirement party for outgoing president Mary Ann Brockman on Saturday, June 27, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Gulf Drive Cafe & Tiki, 900 Gulf Drive N., Bradenton Beach. It is a cocktail party with live music, cash bar and hors' de oeuvres. Newly chosen vice president Terri Kinder said there would be fun, stories and perhaps a few tears, as they honor the woman who has been dedicated to the success of the Chamber and its member businesses. Beach resort attire is preferred, and this is a must RSVP party. Seating is limited. Call 778-1541 to RSVP today.
Spanish for children are being offered at the AMI Community Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. Classes are K-5th grade with a maximum of eight children. Classes are very dynamic, with games, songs, painting, coloring, reading and listening to stories. Each module is eight weeks and requires a once per week commitment. The cost per eight-week module is $85 for members and $100 for nonmembers. For additional information, contact Jennifer Griffith at 941-7781908, ext. 204.
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Attracting new residents a priority Three officials have suggested calling an Island-wide meeting to discuss creating a residents’ revival. BY PAT COPELAND SUN STAFF WRITER | pcopeland@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH – Holmes Beach Commissioner Jean Peelen told island elected officials last week that she is seeking ideas and thoughts on stimulating an Island-wide movement to celebrate residents and attract new residents to the Island. “This is an idea in its baby stages,” she explained. “We are fighting to preserve what our island is and has been in terms of residents, in terms of Old Florida. Some of us are getting tired of only being negative.” She said she met with Anna Maria Commissioner Carol Carter and Bradenton Beach Commissioner Janie Robertson about calling an Island-wide meeting to discuss creating a residents’ revival.
This was sold as a great tourist Island; it can be sold as a great place to live.” Jean Peelen Commissioner
“It’s looking at ways residents can look at our future and decide how we want this Island to be and how we can attract families, couples and retirees to live here,” Peelen continued. “We can see how we can create programs and attract money to attract residents. This was sold as a great tourist Island; it can be sold as a great place to live.” Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson said they should find a way to shift the focus and pro-
mote family vacations rather than party vacations. “This is a positive effort to try and bring the community back,” Carter added. “I see it as two fold – encouraging the current residents to stay here, and secondly, to focus on marketing to the extent of repopulating the Island with full time residents and snow birds. She suggested the slogan, “10 great reasons to call this place home.”
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Charter review wrapping up Using a charter amendment to regulate vacation rentals appears unlikely.
this,” Bisio concluded. While standing in the hallway after the meeting, Perry and Gilbert briefly discussed the charter approach and said they would continue to explore the idea.
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BRADENTON BEACH – On Thursday, the Charter Review Committee (CRC) will conduct a final review of its suggested charter amendments on Thursday. Due to multiple committee and city commission members’ July vacation plans, it was agreed last week that the CRC report will be presented to the commission on Thursday, Aug. 6, rather than next month. Committee Chair Rick Bisio and members John Burns, Dan DeBaun, Barbara Hug and Jake Spooner have suggested more than a half dozen potential charter amendments, but city staff was unable to provide the committee with language that would address vacation rentals in the form of a charter amendment supported by voter referendum. During the June 11 CRC meeting, City Attorney Ricinda Perry suggested the charter might offer the city an alternative means of regulating vacation rentals. Last week she conceded that a voter approved charter amendment would still require an accompanying ordinance from the city commission, which would still be subject to state statute that limits vacation rental legislation adopted at the local level.
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Jake Spooner, foreground, returned to the Charter Review Committee last week after suffering a leg injury while wake boarding. “So, we don’t have a solution for what could have been a creative idea for rental restrictions,” she told the committee. “I read the statute and I had no desire to address rentals here. I think it’s better addressed by the commission, to the extent the statute will allow, at a future date,” said committee member John Burns, participating from afar via conference call. “The only reason I brought up the charter was I thought perhaps we could use it as a loophole. My experts at the city are not agreeing with me, so I may not have found a loophole,” Perry acknowledged.
“I was thinking more along the lines of what we are doing with the code recently, which is restrict the amount of parking to the square footage,” said member Dan DeBaun, who also chairs the city’s Planning and Zoning Board. “I think the whole island is trying very hard to work around the issue. Parking’s not the issue; the pools aren’t the issue; the issue is the use of hotel-type accommodations within a residential community,” Bisio said. DeBaun said parking stipulations would help by restricting the amount of occupation in real time. “The commission has time to address this, and they may find way to attack
When Bisio presents the CRC report in August, the commission can propose additional charter amendments if they wish. Regardless of who proposes a charter amendment, city voters ultimately decide which, if any, are adopted. Charter amendments proposed by the CRC include: • Requiring a four-fifths super-majority commission vote, the presentation of specific evidence and charges and the use of three arbitrators to initiate forfeiture of office proceedings. • Requiring 24 months of city residency, rather than nine, to serve on a city board or commission. • Reducing by two weeks the advertising requirements when leasing of city property • Requiring fourth-fifths super-majority commission support and 60 percent city voter support in order to convey, vacate, partially vacate or give away city property, including right of ways and beach and bay access points. • Requiring a fourth-fifths supermajority commission support for all variance request approvals, including those recommended by a special master or other entity.
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The following hotels and motels accept pets. Some have limitations on species, number, size and breed, some require pets to be caged before housekeeping services are rendered, some require deposits or extra charges, and some have special pet amenities, such as grassy areas for walking. Call ahead to find accommodations that match your needs, and make a list of several hotels in different parts of the state to be prepared for storms from any direction. ARCADIA Knights Inn 504 S. Brevard Ave. 863-494-4884 Holiday Inn Express 2709 Southeast Hwy. 70 863-494-5900 BRADENTON Best Western 2215 Cortez Rd W 941-238-0800 Best Western Plus 648 67th St. Cir. E. 941-757-5555 Courtyard Bradenton Sarasota/Riverfront 100 Riverfront Dr.W. 941-747-3727 Days Inn 3506 1st St.W. 941-746-1141 Days Inn I-75 644 67th St Circle East 941-746-2505 Hampton Inn 309 10th St W 941-746-9400 Motel 6 660 67th St. Circle E. 941-747-6005 Quality Inn 6727 14th St.W. 941-758-7199
Microtel Inn 6298 Nature Coast Blvd 352-796-9025
Hyatt Place 2600 Champion Ring Rd 239-418-1844
Quality Inn 30307 Cortez Blvd 352-796-9481
La Quinta Inn 9521 Market Place Rd 239-466-0012
DAYTONA BEACH Daytona Inn Seabreeze 730 N. Atlantic Ave. 386-255-5491
Allure Suites 9200 College Parkway 239-454-6363
Homewood Suites by Hilton 165 Bill France Blvd 386-258-2828 Residence Inn Daytona Beach Intl. Airport 1725 Richard Petty Blvd 386-252-3949 DELAND Budget Inn 2801 East NY Ave 386-736-3440 ELLENTON Guest House Inn 4915 17th St. E. 941-729-0600 Sleep Inn 5605 18th St. E. 941-721-4933 Super 8 5218 17th St. E. 941-729-8505
Super 8 6516 14th St.W. 941-756-6656
FORT MEYERS Baymont Inn 9401 Marketplace Rd 239-454-0040
Sunrise Inn 668 67th St Circle E 941-745-1876
Four Points by Sheraton 13600 Treeline Ave S 239-322-1399
BROOKSVILLE Days Inn 6320 Windmere Rd 352-796-9486
Holiday Inn 2431 Cleveland Ave 239-332-3232
Residence Inn 20371 Summerlin Rd 239-415-4150 Travel Lodge 4760 S Cleveland Ave 239-275-1111 Travel Lodge 13661 Indian Paint Ln 239-561-1117 GAINESVILLE Best Western 4200 N.W. 97th Blvd. 352-331-3336 Holiday Inn Express 3905 S.W. 43rd St. 352-376-0004 Motel 6 4000 S.W. 40th Blvd. 352-373-1604 Red Roof Inn 3500 S.W. 42nd St. 352-336-3311 KISSIMMEE Motel 6 5731 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy. 407-396-6333 Palms Hotel and Villas 3100 Parkway Blvd. 407-396-2229 Red Roof Inn 4970 Kyngs Heath Road 407-396-0065
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LAKELAND Ramada Inn 3260 U.S. Hwy. 98 N. 863-688-8080
Residence Inn 825 Heathrow Park Lane 407-995-3400
La Quinta Inn 1024 Crevasse St. 863-859-2866
LEESBURG Best Western 1321 N. 14th Street 352-460-0118
Motel 6 3120 U.S. Hwy. 98 N. 863-682-0643
Quality Inn 1392 North Blvd.W. 352-787-6363
Residence Inn 3701 Harden Blvd. 863-680-2323
OCALA Hampton Inn & Suites 3601 SW 38th Ave 352-867-0300
LAKE BUENA VISTA Clarion Inn 8442 Palm Parkway 407-996-7300
Holiday Inn Express 1212 S Pine Ave 352-629-7300
Marriott Residence Inn 11450 Marbella Palm Court 407-465-0075
La Quinta Inn & Suites 3530 S.W. 36th Ave. 352-861-1137
LAKE CITY Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Inn 339 SW Commerce Dr 386-755-6300
Microtel Inn 1770 Southwest 134th St 352-307-1166
Baymont Inn & Suites 3598 US 90 W 386-752-3801 Days Inn 3430 N US Hwy 441 386-758-4224 LAKE MARY Candlewood Suites 1130 Greenwood Blvd. 407-585-3000 Extended Stay America 1040 Greenwood Blvd 407-829-2332 La Quinta Inn 1060 Greenwood Blvd. 407-805-9901
Quality Inn 3434 SW College Rd 352-854-3200 Residence Inn 3610 S.W. 38th Ave. 352-547-1600 Sleep Inn and Suites 13600 S.W. 17th Court 352-347-8383 ORLANDO Country Inn 5440 Forbes Place 407-856-8896 Hard Rock Hotel 5800 Universal Blvd. 407-503-2000
Holiday Inn Lake Buena Vista 13351 State Road 535 407-239-4500 La Quinta Inn - Universal Studios 5621 Major Blvd 407-313-3100 Motel 6 - Winter Park 5300 Adanson Street 407-647-1444
Days Inn 1941 Tamiami Trail 941-627-8900
Hampton Inn 975 University Parkway 941-355-8140
Kenilworth Lodge 1610 Lakeview Dr 863-385-0111
Motel 6 West 2738 N. Monroe St. 850-386-7878
Holiday Inn Express 8610 Elm Fair Blvd. 813-490-1000
Knights Inn 4100 Tamiami Trail 941-743-2442
Hibiscus Suites 1735 Stickney Point Road 941-921-5797
La Quinta Inn 4115 US 27 South 863-386-1000
Quality Inn 3090 N. Monroe St. 850-562-2378
Holiday Inn Express 8310 Galbraith 813-910-7171
Microtel Inn 4056 Tamiami Trail 941-624-6339
Holiday Inn 6231 Lake Osprey Dr 941-782-4400
Quality Inn & Suites 6525 US 27 North 863-385-4500
Red Roof Inn 2930 Hospitality Street 850-385-7884
Quality Inn & Suites Fairgrounds 4955 E. 18th Ave. 813-623-6000
Holiday Inn Express 5730 Gantt Rd 941-925-0631
Residence Inn 3221 Tubbs Road 863-314-9100
Residence Inn 1880 Raymond Diehl Road 850-422-0093
Holiday Inn Sarasota Airport 8009 15th St. E. 941-355-9000
SPRING HILL Microtel Inn 4881 Commercial Way 352-596-3444
Residence Inn Universities 600 W. Gaines St. 850-329-9080
Hotel Indigo Sarasota 1223 Boulevard of the Arts 941-487-3800
Motel 6 6172 Commercial Way 352-596-2007
La Quinta Inn & Suites 1803 N.Tamiami Trail 941-366-5128
SUN CITY Sun City Center Inn 809N. Pebble Beach Blvd 813-634-3331
Sleep Inn & Suites 806 Kings Highway 941-613-6300
Motel 6 5909 American Way 407-351-6500
PUNTA GORDA Four Points by Sheraton 33 Tamiami Trail 941-637-6770
Quality Inn 2601 McCoy Rd 407-856-4663 Residence Inn 11000 Westwood Blvd. 407-313-3600 Rodeway Inn 5995 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy. 407-396-4300 Staybridge Inn 7450 Augusta National Dr 407-438-2121 Townplace Suites 11801 High Tech Ave. 407-243-6100 PLANT CITY Best Western 2003 S Frontage Rd 813-707-6000
Knights Inn 9300 Knights Dr 941-505-5701 Punta Gorda Waterfront Hotel 300 W Retta Esplanade 941-639-1165 The Wyvern Hotel 101 E Retta Esplanade 941-639-7700 RUSKIN Ruskin Inn 3113 College Ave 813-641-3437 SANFORD Days Inn 4650 W FL 48 407-323-6500
Knights Inn 301 S Frontage Rd 813-752-0570
Best Western Plus 3401 S Orlando Dr 407-320-0845
PORT CHARLOTTE Country Inn 24244 Corporate Court 941-235-1035
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Residence Inn 1040 University Pkwy. 941-358-1468 Roadway Inn 5000 N.Tamiami Trail 941-351-7734 Sleep Inn 900 University Pkwy. 941-359-8558 SEBRING Chateau Elan Hotel 150 Midway Dr 863-655-7200 Holiday Inn Express 4400 US 27 North 863-386-1115
TALLAHASSEE Best Western Pride Inn 2016 Apalachee Parkway 850-656-6312 Best Western Seminole Inn 6737 Mahan Drive 850-656-2938 Econo Lodge North 2681 N. Monroe St. 850-385-6155 La Quinta Inn North 2905 N. Monroe St. 850-385-7172 Motel 6 Downtown 1027 Apalachee Parkway 850-877-6171
Sleep Inn 1695 Capital Circle N.W. 850-575-5885 Staybridge Suites 1600 Summit Lake Drive 850-219-7000 Suburban Extended Stay Hotel 522 Silver Slipper Lane 850-386-2121 TAMPA Clarion Hotel 2701 E. Fowler Ave. 813-971-4710 Econo Lodge 4732 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. 813-874-6700 Hampton Inn 5628 W Waters Ave 813-901-5900 Holiday Inn Express 9402 Corporate Lake Dr 813-885-3700
Red Roof Inn 2307 E. Busch Blvd. 813-932-0073 Residence Inn 4312 W. Boy Scout Blvd. 813-877-7988 TEMPLE TERRACE Holiday Inn Express 13294 Telcom Dr 813-972-9800 Residence Inn 13420 N Telcom Parkway 813-972-4400 Towne Place Suites 6800 Woodstork Rd 813-975-9777 WINTER HAVEN Howard Johnson Inn 1300 3rd St SW 863-294-7321 Lake Roy Beach Inn 1825 Cypress Garden Blvd 863-324-6320 Magnuson Grand Conference Hotel 5651 Cypress Garden Blvd 863-324-5950 Ranch House Inn 1911 Cypress Gardens Blvd. 863-324-5994
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BUSINESS Antique/Collectible Store Ginny & Jane E’s 9807 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-3170
Auto Service DeVito’s Tire & Auto Repair 2420 US 301 Ellenton, 729-2886
Bait & Tackle Shop Annie’s Bait & Tackle 4334 127th St. West Cortez, 794-3580
Bank Wells Fargo
5327 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 795-3108
Bike Rental Beach Bums Island Attitude 427 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-3316
Boating Store West Marine
3622 1st Street Bradenton, 357-1657
Canvas & Upholstery (tie) Coastal Marine Canvas 4322-C 121st Street West Cortez, 812-0212
West Marine
3620 1st Street West Suite #120 Bradenton, 357-1657
Car Dealer Cox Chevrolet
2900 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton, 749-2699
Car Wash American Car Care
6412 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 794-5007
Carpet Cleaner Fat Cat Carpet Cleaning 5400 Holmes Blvd. Holmes Beach, 778-2882
Commercial Print Store J&J Graphics
Floor Coverings Tradewinds Tile & Stone
Convenience Store Circle K
Florist Ms. Scarlett’s Flowers
Dentist Mariano de la Riva Island Dental Spa
Frame Shop Picture This
9701 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-6541
2513 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-7605
3903 East Bay Drive #205 Holmes Beach, 778-2204
Dry Cleaner Courtesy Cleaners
7421 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 794-5145
Electrician Miller Electric
6992 Iris Street Sarasota, 747-1530
Chiropractor Dr. Zamikoff Natural Healing Arts Medical Center
Eye Care The Eye Associates
Clothing Store Irene’s Resort Wear
Fitness Island Fitness
2215 59th Street West Bradenton, 761-4994
5308 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1161
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6002 Pointe West Blvd. Bradenton, 792-2020
5317 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-7200
5917 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 896-9640
7432 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton, 792-2269
8615 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton, 798-9910
Gift Shop Sand Dollar
5302 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-2024
Grocery Store Publix Supermarket
3900 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5422
Hair Salon Salon Salon
3612 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0400
Hearing Aid Specialist Hear USA 5602 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton, 761-3044
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Heat & Air Anthony’s Cooling & Heating
2501 Gulf Drive N. Suite #102 Bradenton Beach, 778-0100
Home Builder Wash Family Construction Holmes Beach, 725-0073
Hotel/Motel Cedar Cove Resort & Cottages
2710 Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, 778-1010
Interior Design Bettina Sego
P.O. Box 1771 Anna Maria, 779-2106
Jewelry Store Bridge Street Jewelers
129 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach, 896-7800
Landscape/Garden Shop The Home Depot 2350 Cortez Rd. Bradenton, 753-7777
Liquor Store Walgreen’s
3200 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0451
Manicurist (tie) Pink & White Nail Spa 7306 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 794-6168
Salon Salon
3612 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0400
Marina Galati Yacht Sales
900 South Bay Blvd. Anna Maria, 778-3084
Men’s Apparel Mister Roberts Resortwear 5330 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-4505
Mortgage Company Bank of America
699 Manatee Ave. Holmes Beach, 778-4566
Outdoor Sports Store Dick’s Sporting Goods 4108 14th St. W. Bradenton, 751-6900
Pack & Ship Island Mail & More
3230 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1911
Painter Victor Hawkins
5823 21st Street W. Bradenton, 756-1808
Pest Control Anna Maria Pest Control 11610 3rd Ave. E. Bradenton, 778-1630
Pet Grooming The Paw Spa
5343 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0885
Pet Store Petco Animal Supplies 6757 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 792-1315
Pharmacy Walgreen’s Drug Store
3200 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0451
Plumber LaPensee Plumbing & Pools 401 Manatee Ave. Holmes Beach, 778-5622
Pool Cleaner LaPensee Plumbing & Pools 401 Manatee Ave. Holmes Beach, 778-5622
Pool Contractor LaPensee Plumbing & Pools 401 Manatee Ave. Holmes Beach, 778-5622
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Sato Real Estate 519 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-7200
Real Estate Company Sato Real Estate
519 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-7200
Rental Company Sato Real Estate
519 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 778-7200
Resort Cedar Cove Resort & Cottages
2710 Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, 778-1010
Retirement Center Freedom Village
6410 21st Ave. W. Bradenton, 798-8000
Service Org. (tie) Goodwill
3614 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 34217
Meals on Wheels
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Service Org. (tie) Rotary Anna Maria
Service Station Circle K
2513 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-7605
Shopping Center Pine Avenue Anna Maria
Sign Maker Jack Jackson
Holmes Beach
Souvenir Shop Island Bazaar
3304 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-3443
Spa Salon Salon
3612 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0400
Boat Captain Capt. Mark Howard Sumotime Fishing Charters
School Principal Mike Rio Virgil Mills Elementary
Café Gulf Drive Café & The Kokonut Hut
Business Person Rob Alderson Tyler’s Gourmet Ice Cream
School Teacher Dr. Redeker
Candy Store Dips Ice Cream
704-6763
11904 Cortez Rd. W. Cortez, 794-5333
Charity Anna Maria Island Community Center
407 Magnolia Ave. Anna Maria, 778-1908
Doctor Stephen Pelham, M.D.
3909 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1007
Financial Planner (tie) Stephen Tavano Edward Jones
3226 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 779-2499
Tattoo Island Tattoo
Tom Breiter Breiter Capital
Travel Agency AAA Travel
Tom Tollette Breiter Capital
5337 Gulf Drive Suite 300 Holmes Beach, 807-3086
6210 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 798-2221
Window Repair Sun Window & Door 7808 Cortez Rd. W. Bradenton, 794-0311
Women’s Apparel Irene’s Resortwear
5308 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-1161
101 S. Bay #B4 Anna Maria, 778-1900
101 S. Bay #B4 Anna Maria, 778-1900
Golf Course Key Royale Golf Course Holmes Beach, 778-3055
Massage Therapy Jen Crady
5364 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 518-0346
PEOPLE & PLACES
Personal Trainer Brenda Canning Island Fitness
Architect Barron Schimberg
Pharmacist Joe Catera
The Schimberg Group, Inc. 40 South Pineapple Ave. Suite 101 Sarasota, 894-6888
Attorney Scott Rudacille
Blalock & Walters 802 11th Street West Bradenton, 748-0100
Bartender Brad
D’Coy Ducks 5410 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5888
Beach Cedar Cove Resort & Cottages 2710 Gulf Dr. Bradenton Beach, 778-1010
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5317 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-5200
Walgreen’s Drug Store 3200 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-0451
Pier Rod & Reel Pier Restaurant 875 North Shore Drive Anna Maria, 778-1885
Place To See A Sunset Cedar Cove Resort & Cottages 2710 Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, 778-1010
School Anna Maria Elementary 4700 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 708-5525
7200 69th St. East Palmetto, 721-2140
Anna Maria Elementary 4700 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 708-5525
Veterinarian Bill Bystrom, DVM Island Animal Clinic
5343 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-2445
Vet Clinic Island Animal Clinic
5343 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-2445
View Sandbar Seafood & Spirits 100 Spring Ave. Anna Maria, 778-0444
FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT Art Gallery The Studio at Gulf and Pine 10101 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-1906
Bagel Shop Paradise Bagels Café & Catering
3210 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach, 779-1212
Bakery Publix Supermarket
3900 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 778-5422
Band Koko Ray
Holmes Beach, 538-8724
Bar & Grill The Bridgetender Inn & Dockside Bar
135 Bridge Street Bradenton Beach, 778-4849
Barbecue Mr. Bones BBQ
3007 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-6614
Breakfast Peach’s Restaurant
3240 East Bay Drive Holmes Beach, 779-0738
Burger Duffy’s Tavern
5808 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 778-2501
900 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 778-1919
9801 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-1706
Caterer Molly O’Connor
Traveling Gourmet Anna Maria, 405-7627
Chef Will Manson Beachhouse Restaurant
200 Gulf Drive N. Bradenton Beach, 779-2222
Chinese Restaurant China 1
3236 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach, 779-2933
Deli Publix Supermarket
3900 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach, 778-5422
Favorite Waiter/Waitress Jayme Mullins Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant 760 Broadway Street N. Longboat Key, 383-2391
Festival Bayfest
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German Restaurant Old Hamburg Schnitzelhaus 3246 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach, 778-1320
Grouper Sandwich Sandbar Seafood & Spirits 100 Spring Ave. Anna Maria, 778-0444
Health Food Store Richards Foodporium 674 Manatee Ave. W. Bradenton, 795-0478
Ice Cream Shop Tyler’s Gourmet Ice Cream 11904 Cortez Rd. W. Cortez, 794-5333
Italian Restaurant Oma’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant
201 North Gulf Drive. Bradenton Beach, 778-0771
Live Theater Island Players
10009 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, 778-5755
Mexican Restaurant Poppo’s Taqueria
212C Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 254-7941
Most Romantic Beach Bistro
6600 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, 778-6444
New Restaurant Tide Tables Restaurant & Marina 12507 Cortez Rd. W. Cortez, 567-6206
Night Spot D’Coy Ducks
5410 Marina Drive Holmes Beach, 7785888
Pizza Oma’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant
201 North Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach, 778-0771
Restaurant (Overall) Sandbar Seafood & Spirits 100 Spring Ave. Anna Maria, 778-0444
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he first time I met Captain Aaron Lowman, he was a youngster and working at his dad Bill’s store, Island Discount Tackle in Holmes Beach. Fast forward more years than I want to remember, and Lowman is a captain working out of Keyes Marina. Recently I heard that he had caught a sailfish off Anna Maria and thought, since it’s a bit of a rare catch, that it should be published in the Sun. When I contacted Lowman, he confirmed that he was fishing a wreck about 30 miles offshore for kingfish when a sailfish ate a free lined live shiner. He quickly photographed, revived and released it alive. He sent me the RUSTY CHINNIS | SUN picture, which
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RUSTY CHINNIS was published in the Sun, and we made a plan to get out on the water together. We finally agreed to meet on Thursday June 18, at Keyes Marina, where he keeps his boat. I arrived about five minutes before our meeting time of 6:30, thinking that Lowman wasn’t around. No sooner had that thought crossed my mind when I saw him idling to the dock right on time with a baitwell full of shiners. Besides the pilchards, he also had a selection of pass crabs just in case they were needed. I am always attentive to how a captain rigs and maintains his boat and tackle and was impressed with what I saw. As mentioned, there was an ample supply of bait and a quiver of well-maintained spinning rods fully loaded with line, all
conveniently stowed in racks above the Ttop of his 24-foot Carolina skiff. The boat, a new addition, provided ample room for anglers and crew and was powered by a smooth and quiet Suzuki 115 four-stroke outboard. Lowman knew I was a fly fisher and had a plan to try and put me in front of two of the fly angler’s favorite species, tarpon and permit. Unfortunately, the tarpon, which had been thick weeks prior, had all but disappeared from the beach, having gone offshore to spawn. We spent the first part of the day hunting the north end of Anna Maria and the south end of Longboat, and while we did find a few scattered schools, they would show once and then disappear for a long period of time. I got a couple of decent shots thanks to Lowman’s knack for guessing where the tarpon would track, but it soon became apparent that this wasn’t a productive use of our time. As a fall back, Lowman had positioned see reel time, page 29
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us near a small artificial reef off Longboat, where we fished with jigs and pilchards for flounder. The flounder weren’t cooperating, but we did encounter action with Spanish mackerel. While I’m sure we could have stayed there and chummed up a nice catch of Span-
ish, we decided to move north to try another reef on the way to a sandy edge on Egmont Key where Lowman had been regularly landing permit from six to 12 pounds. On our next stop, we drifted and jigged the edge of a nearshore reef, getting a number of hits and landing a flounder. Once again, the action was
slow, and we elected to head for the edge where Lowman had been targeting permit. When we arrived, I was instantly mesmerized by the beautiful scenery and impressed when Lowman poled me along the edge with my eight-weight fly rod and a shrimp fly. As is often the case, everything looked perfect, except no one had told the fish when to show up. After thoroughly working the area, we motored near some underwater structure when we finally located a few permit. Anchoring up
current, we tossed flies and wiggle jigs around the structure with no takers. Looking to the south, we noticed a big thunderstorm building. After consulting the radar Lowman predicted we could make it back to the dock if we left soon. Although it was barely 11 a.m., we elected to make the run to avoid the storm. On the way home, we did encounter a happy pod of tarpon, but once again, we were rebuffed, even though I got two perfect casts at the school with a fly, and Lowman had them actually swimming around a well presented crab on two occasions. There’s no doubt that we could have done better had we not spent the time targeting permit and tarpon, but had conditions been different, the outcome could have been well worth it. After all that’s fishing! I look forward to another day on the water with Lowman and can highly recommend him. Lowman can be reached for charters at www. annamariafishingguide.com or call 941-465-8932.
END OF MODEL YEAR GRADY-WHITE SALE End of model year sale plus huge factory incentives means huge savings for you. Stop in today and see how you can save. Offer ends June 30. CANNONS.COM 6040 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key 941-383-1311
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Seafood Restaurant Swordfish Grill 4628 119th St. W. Cortez, 798-2035
Specialty Gourmet Olive Oil Outpost
401 Pine Ave. Anna Maria, 896-3132
Sub/Sandwich Publix Supermarket
3900 East Bay Dr. Holmes Beach, 778-5422
Takeout Omaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pizza and Italian Restaurant
201 North Gulf Drive. Bradenton Beach, 778-0771
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Diane Hulser of Bradenton won the drawing from all the entries in the Island's original Readers' Choice Awards. Sun Advertising Director Chantelle Lewin presened Diane with her prizes, which included a Sandbar Restaurant gift certificate, The Eye Associates free exam certificate, Island Dental Spa exam and x-rays, Island Fitness 1 month membership and 2 personal training sessions, American Car Care full service wash, Salon Salon Bumble and Bumble products and a Galati Yacht Sales t-shirt.
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TOWN CRIER Change of venue for Chamber This month’s Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce Business Card Exchange from 5 - 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, will be held at the Hampton Inn, at 309 10th St W, in Historic Downtown Bradenton. This member networking event costs $5 per member or $10 per non-member. Those attending are asked to RSVP to info@ amichamber,org or by calling 7781541.
School age stories told Storyteller Kaye Byrnes presents “Heroes are “SHEroes” at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, on Thursday, June 25, at 10 a.m. This is part of the summer children’s series for kids. Call 778-6341 for more information.
Quilting at Island library Join the fun at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, for quilting. Bring a project and enjoy discussion and some education as you work. For more information, call the library at 7786341.
Books for the beach Senior Adventures, the group for active seniors that meets on Fridays, will hold its last Friday of the month book sale and pot-luck lunch on Friday, June 26, at 10 a.m. at the Annie Silver Community Center, 103 23rd St. N., Bradenton Beach. Call Kaye Bell, 538-0945, or e-mail cortezbell@tampabay.rr.com for more information.
Preview Robinson’s expansion Grab your cameras and lenses and join the Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources Division for the Robinson expansion sneak peek shutter stroll on Friday, June 26, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Explore this undeveloped portion of the preserve in the golden hours before sunset. This program is an exclusive offering to our local photographers, and space is extremely limited. Reservations are required. Call 941-742-5757, ext. 9.
Privateers to search for loot The Anna Maria Island Privateers
will be holding a rum tasting event on Saturday, June 27, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Lynches Pub and Grub, 19B North Blvd of the Presidents on St. Armands Circle. For a $20 donation, sample rums from around the world. Their parade ship, the Skullywag, will be on site for those that have never been given an opportunity to walk the plank and check out their vessel. This is a fundraiser for the Privateers’ mission of helping kids and community. For more information on this event, call Lynches Pub and Grub at 941 388-5550. For more information on the Privateers, log onto www.amiprivateers.org
Free yoga at the beach Enjoy sunsets and the sound of waves as you relax and connect with nature at free beach yoga on the last Wednesdays of the month through October, from 6 to 7 p.m., at Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources sponsors this event. Bring your own mat. Registration is not required. For more information, call 941742-5923, ext. 6007, or e-mail Mallory.carteaux@mymanatee.org.
Read me a story Children’s librarian Trudy HillBell will read stories on Tuesday, June 30, at 10 a.m. Kids between toddler and 5 years old are welcome as are their parents at the Island Branch Library, 5701 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. For more information, call the library at 778-6341.
Beach Market closes next month Time is short to shop the Beach Market at 2650 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton Beach at the trolley stop, concession stand area, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Sunday through July. Look for fresh produce, plants, apparel, pottery, purses, collectibles, health and beauty items, local art, arts and crafts, jewelry and more. The tents are located in the shade of the Australian pines and the sounds and smell of the surf are invigorating, according to organizer Nancy Ambrose. Ride the free trolley or pack the car and make a day of it at the beach. Manatee County does not allow dogs anywhere in Coquina Park. The market is stroller, walker and wheelchair accessible. Contact Nancy Ambrose for more informa-
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Paddle through the Memorial On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from May through November, De Soto National Memorial offers free ranger led kayak tours. This event is for all skill levels. Trained rangers will ensure your first time will be safe and enjoyable. For kayakers with more experience, our tour will offer a different way for you to view the natural resources and vibrant history of the Manatee River. Paddle through time as you explore the coastal estuaries. Learn how native peoples and European settlers used the waterways for transportation and food. Find out how you can help preserve and protect these fragile ecosystems for future generations The Memorial will supply kayaks, paddles, personal flotation devices and other safety equipment. Kayak tours will be held at 9:30 a.m. The kayak tours and all equipment rentals are free. All children between the ages of 8-16 must be accompanied by an adult. Due to Life jacket restrictions children less than 50 lbs. are not allowed on tours. Free paddle is only allowed under supervision of a park ranger, all participants must stay with the tour. All gear will be checked and a safety briefing will be held before the tour begins. For experienced paddlers, ask about their monthly advanced tour, attendance of one regular tour is mandatory for participation in advanced tours. RSVP is mandatory for space is limited. Call 941-792-0458.
Walk with turtle watchers The Manatee-Sarasota Sierra Club will take a Longboat Key turtle walk on Saturday, July 11, starting at 6:30 a.m. Those attending will observe Turtle Watch’s daily morning search for new turtle nests and possible hatching. They will walk about two miles as Turtle Watch leaders share the methods of locating and protecting nests. Join in for breakfast afterwards. The Sierra Club is asking for a $5 donation from walkers and attendees must reserve by July 9 with Mary at mecomary@aol.com or call 941752-3200.
Library seeks writers and artists The Manatee County Library System is publishing a new online literary and arts journal called “805,” and the editors of this bimonthly publication are seeking short stories, flash fiction, essays, poems, and art. Writers and artists
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SHINE Program needs volunteers The Florida Department of Elder Affairs and the West Central Florida Area Agency on Aging need volunteers to join the award-winning SHINE team to help the elderly make decisions on Medicare, health insurance and prescription drug plans. Volunteers may also make educational presentations to community groups and participate in local health fairs, senior fairs and other outreach and educational events. For more information, or to volunteer, call the Elder Helpline at 1-813-740-3888, ext. 5593.
Volunteer advocates needed Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs volunteers to join its corps of dedicated advocates who protect the rights of elders who live in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult family care homes. The program’s local councils are seeking additional volunteers to identify, investigate and resolve residents’ concerns. Special training and certification is provided. All interested individuals who care about protecting the health, safety, welfare and rights of longterm care facility residents, who often have no one else to advocate for them, are encouraged to call toll-free 1-888-831-0404 or visit the program’s Website at http://ombudsman.myflorida.com.
Red Cross needs you The American Red Cross in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties has an urgent need for volunteers to help train people how to save a life and to assist local families who have lost their home to a fire or other disaster. Volunteer instructors help people learn skills such as CPR and First Aid. All volunteer applicants must pass a background check and attend an orientation class. All training is free. American Red Cross volunteers constitute 94 percent of the total workforce to carry out its humanitarian mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. To register or for more information, visit www. redcross.org/fl/Sarasota/volunteer.
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Serve ‘em up Phyllis and Rev. Bob O’Keef, of Roser Church, served up pancakes and sausage at Saturday’s pancake breakfast at the Community Center.
In response to a citizen’s request, Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy acted quickly and had the stop sign at the corner of Gulf Drive and Magnolia Drive relocated in manner that no longer causes drivers traveling north to stop for the stop sign and then stop again when entering the pedestrian crosswalk a car length later.
Tarpon still king in the coastal Gulf Captain Rick Grassett
Anglers fishing with me on my Action Craft flats skiff the Snook Fin-Addict, out of CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key, had very good action, jumping and catching and releasing tarpon on live baits and DOA Baitbusters on spinning tackle in the coastal Gulf in Sarasota during the past week. Cliff Ondercin, from Sarasota, and his dad Dennis Ondercin, from Ohio, tarpon fished in the coastal Gulf with me Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and picked up where they left off with the banner day that they had last Friday. The pattern of not seeing many tarpon schools and just an occasional single here or there continued. However tarpon were there in numbers, and they had great
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Above, Cliff Ondercin, from Sarasota, battles a hot tarpon with another tarpon at the boat. Right, Dennis Ondercin, from Ohio, with his personal best tarpon, an estimated 145-pounder. Both fish were caught and released on live baits while fishing the coastal Gulf in Sarasota with Capt. Rick Grassett. action jumping 10 tarpon and catching and releasing five of them. Two of the tarpon were jumped with DOA Baitbusters and the others by drifting live crabs and baitfish. Dennis caught and released his person-
al best tarpon, which taped out at a 38 inches girth by 72 inches length for an estimated weight of 145 pounds. A fly angler also had good action getting lots of shots at tarpon later in the week.
Tarpon fishing in the coastal Gulf should continue to be strong as long as conditions remain good. Catch and release sight fishing for snook in the surf with flies or DOA Lures should also be a good option.
You may find trout, Spanish mackerel, blues or pompano on deep grass flats, particularly close to passes. Look for reds, snook and big trout mixed with mullet schools on shallow flats and edges of bars.
tide chart for anna maria city pier June 24-July 1 Day Date
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12:23p 1.00
5:47p 1.63
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7:20p 1.49
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1:42a 1.11
10:23p 1.48
3:44p 0.36
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2:26a 1.23
11:25p 1.51
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Tree removal negotiated City, resident look for compromise on taking out a pesky Australian pine. BY JOE HENDRICKS SUN CORRESPONDENT | jhendricks@amisun.com
BRADENTON BEACH – Mayor Jack Clarke and the city commission resorted to diplomacy when addressing a property owner’s request regarding a problematic tree. During last week’s meeting, Tampa resident Les Thompson asked the commission to remove a tree located in the city right of way in front of his Gulf Drive cottage whose driveway and garage face Third Street North. “I cannot get access to the property because the city has a big old Australian pine blocking it," Thompson said. "It’s tearing up the road, code enforcement agrees that it needs to be moved, and the neighbors can’t park their car there because branches fall on it. We all agree it needs to go away, so when do you want to get it done?" “We were to have a priority list of trees that are in our city that are causing problems, and I don’t know if this tree is on that priority list or not,” Commissioner Janie Robertson said. “I understand we have an estimate of $5,000 for the removal of this tree and
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Mural no more At the request of Mayor Jack Clarke, the office space used by former Mayor Bill Shearon has been converted into a small conference room, and the pier-scene mural painted by a former public works employee at Shearon’s expense has been painted over.
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Above, this tree on Third Street North is damaging a city street and blocking access to the property. At left, resident Les Thompson speaks to the city commission about the tree problem.
we do not have any budgeted funds for that, so it would require some kind of financial manipulation of the budget to
appropriate funds,” she added. “Does that mean I don’t have access to my property, because you don’t
have the funding to take a tree down? What is my recourse, do I hire an attorney?” Thompson asked. “If this tree was a safety issue it would put the public in danger. I would think the city would have to come up with the funds to take it out,” said Commissioner John Shaughnessy. “I have seen the tree, and it’s tearing up the road. If it’s destroying city property, I think we ought to do something about it.” Clarke then proposed a solution. “Commissioner Robertson is absolutely correct, however the tree is damaging the street as Commissioner Shaughnessy says. We cannot vote on a sum of that magnitude at this meeting. I would ask the public works director to obtain bids on this so we know how many dollars we’re talking about. Our new budget takes effect on the first of October. At that time, I am quite sure Commissioner Robertson would agree that we could find funds in the new budget. I submit that if you can wait until October, I think we can deal with your problem,” Clarke said. “I just got a bid for a huge Australian pine, including taking the stump out, for $1,400,” Commissioner Jan Vosburgh pointed out. “She’s the one that said $5,000, not me,” Thompson said of Robertson’s estimated cost. “That was a quote I got,” Robertson replied. “I can live with October but I want it done this year,” Thompson said. “We will do our darndest,” Clarke said. “We’re willing to work with you, if you’re willing to work with us,” Shaughnessy added. Before unanimous consensus was reached, Vice Mayor Ed Straight addressed the list mentioned by Robertson. “We do need a prioritized list of trees that belong to the city because there may be other people coming forward with the same problem. Are we going to be putting together a list?” he said. “Yes. My hesitation on it is I’m no arborist and to get my evaluation of 1,700 city-owned trees you might need to hire another public works director because I’ll be busy,” joked Tom Woodard. “As far as worrying about trees coming down in hurricanes, I can tell you that all trees are subject to come down during hurricanes. If it’s damaging a sidewalk or a street it should be on that priority list, and we will have to budget accordingly,” Straight concluded.
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Kiwanis Club hears about growth Audience members suggested the cities of Holmes Beach and Anna Maria work together on paid parking BY TOM VAUGHT SUN STAFF WRITER | tvaught@amisun.com
HOLMES BEACH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Anna Maria City Commission Chair Chuck Webb updated Kiwanis Club members at their Saturday morning meeting recently to explain the city's stand on the rapid transition from residential to vacation rentals. "It's a question of who decides what
kind of a community it is," said. "Anna Maria avoided being a tourist community." Webb said he moved from Orlando because the quality of life had Webb changed after Disney built its theme park there. He said the city approved paid parking, but never got an ordinance. He said the new city attorney, Becky Vose, is drafting one. "This is one of the few places along the Florida coast that doesn't charge to park," he said. Holmes Beach Congestion Com-
mittee member Jayne Christensen asked Webb where they would put paid parking, and he said the commission was still determining. Kiwanis member Pam Leckie said Anna Maria and Holmes Beach were doing the same thing, and they should be working on one plan. Webb said there was more public parking in Holmes Beach at the county beach while Anna Maria has less public parking. Holmes Beach City Commissioner Carol Soustek agreed. Webb, who said the opinions he expressed were his own, said he would keep their suggestions in mind.
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Shadow puppets Katie Adams, from Tampa, kicked off the children’s Summer Events at the Island Branch Library recently with a shadow puppets presentation of Greek mythology. She brought her shadowbox and paper puppets that she manipulated with sticks as she told some Greek myths, often supplying sound effects. The 14 kids and parents enjoyed the show, and Linda Gallen was chosen from the audience to help her on her last myth. Adams will be back on July 2 at 10 a.m. with a new puppet show called “American Tall Tales.”
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briefS Planning board members needed The city of Bradenton Beach seeks city residents to serve as volunteers on the Planning and Zoning Board and/or other city advisory boards. Those interested in serving are asked to contact City Clerk Terri Sanclemente at 941-778-1005. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With all the activity going on under the new administration, the mayor eagerly encourages all citizens to consider serving on the citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; advisory boards, especially on the P&Z,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Jack Clarke.
Center offers beach yoga Anna Maria Island Community Center is now offering beach yoga with instructor Lucy Spoon behind the Sandbar restaurant Mondays and Fridays from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. to Aug. 8. Bring a towel and water. The fee is $8 per class for members and $15 per class for non-members. You must have a pre-paid card from the Community Center to participate. Cards are available at the Center, 407 Magnolia Ave., Anna Maria. For more information, contact Jennifer Griffith at 941-778-1908, ext. 9204.
Summer sailing camp at Center The AMI Community Center is offering a summer sailing class for kids ages 8 and older on Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon at Bimini Bay
Sailing, 840 S. Bay Blvd., Anna Maria, located near Galati Yacht Sales and Marina. There will be a one-week camp on July 20 through 23. Instructor Brian Dahmsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; love of sailing started while he was teaching school in Port Prince, Haiti, where he bought his first boat. He moved to Anna Maria Island in 2000, saw the need for a sailing school on Anna Maria and started Bimini Bay Sailing. The students will learn sailing terms such as jib, mast, helm, tack and more. Students will be taught about wind direction and how to detect and read the wind. Additionally, they will learn what to do if their boat capsizes. By the end of the week, many students will take the helm and captain the boat. The cost is $150 per child, and a registration form is required. For further information, contact Jennifer Griffith at 941-778-1908, ext. 9204.
Road paving in Anna Maria Anna Maria Public Works Director George McKay reports two streets are being paved in the city this week. Gladiolus Street will be paved from North Shore Drive to Crescent Drive and Crescent will be paved from North Bay Drive to Pine Avenue. Expect slowdowns and detours during the project, which is expected to take a week, depending on the weather.
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ummer is here – June 21 officially – not that you can tell by any significant change in our weather. One thing's for sure though, we all like to enjoy a drink of something cool and refreshing for the next several months, whether while laying next to the pool or paired with your barbeque dinner that evening. It would seem appropriate to take a few minutes to look at the myriad of choices available in the world of wine today. One of the good things happening in the United States wine market is the resurgence of rosé wines. For many years, rosé had an ambiguous reputation as a fruity, feminine summer wine. It was assumed to be sweet and simple, usually associated with white zinfandel. Most wine drinkers don't realize that rosés, especially well made dry rosés, can be just as complex as their white or red counterparts. To really appreciate this misunderstood wine, one needs to try some of the rosés of France – Tavel, Listrac Côte du Rhônes and many of the rosés from Provence all come to mind. Try any of these wines in the summertime heat, and I'm confident you will be in for a pleasant surprise. Sparkling wines make for a refreshing treat in the heat. They also offer you a wide range of flavors, be it a slightly sweet prosecco from Italy, a crisp, true Champagne or any of the multitude of options in between, like the cavas of Spain or the méthode champenoise from California. There is just something right about a cold glass of bubbly in the summer. Try pairing one with a platter of oysters on the half shell for a real treat. Riesling is in the same boat as rosé in the
U.S. – almost always assumed to be sweet. In actuality, good Rieslings (German in particular) cover the gamut from dry, deliciously crisp wines that are incredible with food all the way to very sweet dessert wines that are balanced with acidity to counter the cloying sweetness of a poorly made wine. If you still feel a Riesling is too sweet, go for a sauvignon blanc. You have the option of the citrusy style of New Zealand or the crisp, herbal minerality of a Sancerre, either of which will be refreshing as can be. Chardonnay can be found unoaked now from all over the world, but you can't beat a crisp chablis or a white Burgundy to pair with a nice piece of seafood cooked on the grill with a squeeze of lemon! For a nice change of pace why not get away from your comfort zone and give a different grape a chance. A pinot gris from Oregon or Alsace will definitely change your mind about Italian pinot grigio. While looking at wines from Alsace, be on the lookout for a slightly spicy gewurztraminer that will be perfect as an aperitif while you're sitting next to the pool.
There are just so many choices. We can't forget about red wines. While you might not opt for a heavy cabernet or Barolo in the heat, a glass of good pinot noir slightly chilled will pair wonderfully with a piece of grilled salmon with a dill sauce. Don't forget that barbeque we talked about earlier either. Put a slight chill on a cru Beaujolais and see how well that holds up to some BBQ pork or ribs. If you're not too comfortable with those French reds find any one of the hundreds of red blends from California that have gamay, syrah or zinfandel as a primary component and you won't be disappointed. Once again you are on your own to investigate your options, and you have plenty of them. Feel free to try any of these suggestions and then branch out when you find a style you like. Take advantage of your local restaurants that offer a by the glass program with a large selection of varietals to pair with their menu items, you might find a new favorite. Bon appetite!
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Summer Sweet Chili BBQ Shrimp 2 lb. peeled and deveined shrimp 1/3 cup jerk seasonings ½ cup olive oil 3 oz. honey
Combine oil, honey and jerk seasonings and marinated shrimp for 30 minutes to an hour. Skewer shrimp and grill for 2-3 minutes per side basting with your marinade to keep moist.
Sweet Chili BBQ ½ cup sugar ½ cup rice wine vinegar ½ cup ketchup 2 oz. molasses 4 Tbs. crushed chili flakes 7 garlic cloves, smashed 1 knuckle of ginger, sliced
Combine all ingredients in small sauce pot and simmer for 15 minutes. Let steep for 1 hour, then strain the sauce.
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e keep talking about the appreciating market we’re back in, which is looking similar to the run up to the real estate bubble. But there are several changes and guidelines that were enacted in 2010 after the bubble burst that were designed to avoid some of the same careless behavior that went on at that time. One of the most important changes is related to the role of the real estate appraiser. The role of the appraiser in a real estate transaction is quite different from that of the broker or sale associate, who is a representative of either both the buyer and the seller or one or the other. The real estate appraiser, however, represents no one in the transaction. An appraiser is mandated to develop a report that is impartial, objective and represents an independent opinion of the value of the property. An appraiser must be free of bias and is specifically prohibited from advocating the cause of any party. As a result of the crisis following the bursting of the housing bubble, new laws were enacted
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Appraiser guidelines Castles in the Sand Louise Bolger under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. These new regulations have had a significant effect on all of the financial services including mortgage loans and real estate appraisals. One of the more important aspects of The Dodd-Frank Act is to provide mortgage applicants important information about their home’s value. Specifically, creditors are now required to disclose to applicants that they have the right to receive copies of appraisals and written valuations. In addition, creditors are also required to automatically send a free copy of home appraisals and other written valuations promptly after they are completed, regardless of whether the mortgage is granted or denied.
Previous appraiser independence policies were enhanced and amended in December 2010 with one of the key stipulations that the valuation process of the property must be isolated from the lending institution’s loan production staff. Appraisers must avoid any conflict of interest and are prohibited from any direct, indirect or prospective interest in the property or the transaction. Also in 2010, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the largest purchaser of residential mortgage loans, established detailed Appraiser Independence Requirements (AIR). The new AIR regulation is specific that the lender must select the appraiser and may not accept an appraisal prepared by an appraiser selected or compensated in any manner by a third party. Therefore, appraisals completed by an appraiser selected by a mortgage broker or a real estate agent are not acceptable to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Like most government regulations, all of this is a mouthful, but it is essentially designed to keep the appraiser independent and at an
arm’s length from other interested parties to the transaction. With values going up and appraisals coming in short, we are getting back into the danger zone of overstated appraisals and under qualified buyers. So what are your options if an appraisal comes in short? I can tell you, you will never get the appraiser to change his opinion especially since 2010 and Dodd-Frank. That being said, individuals involved in loan could ask that the appraiser consider additional information, correct factual errors or provide additional supporting information. As a last resort, DoddFrank also provides for an appraisal complaint hotline where complaints will be referred to the appropriate state and federal agencies. Good luck with that. Real estate appraisers are the absolute key to any property sale that is dependent on a mortgage. It’s important to keep everyone honest based on recent history, but you can expect some rough going for the next few years until the market gets back to normal – whatever that is.
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Candidates sought In the wake of the unexpected resignation tendered by Audra Lanzaro on Monday, the city of Bradenton Beach is now seeking qualified candidates to serve in the position of deputy clerk II. Assisting City Clerk Terri Sanclemente and City Treasurer Sheila Dalton, interested candidates should possess good basic math skills, basic computer skills and good people skills. For more information, contact Sanclemente at 941-778-1005.
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Summer shade The first day of summer on Sunday sent us looking for shade â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whether poinciana, golden chain or palm, trees are good.
Historical visits Anna Maria Elementary School students from Rebecca Demo's class and Pidge Taylor's class came by trolley to visit the Anna Maria Island Historical Society's Museum on Pine Avenue in Anna Maria. Demo's class came on Thursday, May 28, and Taylor's class came on Monday June 1. Valerie Wilson | Submitted
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AM cell tower makes slow progress Anna Maria Mayor Dan Murphy got a new report on the cell phone tower at city hall last week. He said Florida Tower Partners, the company in charge of constructing the tower, told him Verizon, the first company to locate on the tower, expects to have its equipment installed and running sometime in August. He said they would need the fiber optic that carries the phone calls to be strung to the tower, which is being done now. Lattice work around the tower would be finished soon and they will plant two oak trees possibly next week, near the tower to add landscaping to the area.
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and Lido Key, and the mainland communities of Bradenton and Sarasota. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They want to do a comprehensive analysis of island to mainland traffic,â&#x20AC;? Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock said.
Suggested by Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan in response to pleas from residents who said they feel trapped in their homes by traffic congestion, the studyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parameters may be unveiled at the July MPO meeting, FDOT spokesman Robin Stublen said.
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ing a water taxi from the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pier and has spoken to two independent operators. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have the ability on our pier for water taxis to dock there on a temporary basis,â&#x20AC;? he explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One has a three stop plan and one has a five stop plan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is not for employees, but to bring tourists and mitigate the impact of cars. I see this as viable, but as a private initiative rather than county subsidized.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;This region is in a traffic nightmare,â&#x20AC;? Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan declared. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to find a better way to attack the problem and create a regional strategy.â&#x20AC;?
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Holmes Beach Mayor Bob Johnson said encouraging alternate forms of transportation is part of the initial report made by Urban Land Institute with recommendations for the three Island cities. The ULI provides guidance to communities in addressing problems associated with land use, development and growth. Holmes Beach Commissioner Carol
Soustek asked how Longboat Key implemented the recommendations in its ULI study. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we got the results, we were prepared to move forward with a couple of things,â&#x20AC;? Longboat Key Mayor Jack Duncan replied. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We immediately identified the low hanging fruit and said we could implement some of those quickly.â&#x20AC;? He said then they began planning for the long-term projects and advised, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a process. You have to get the report and strategize how youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to implement it.â&#x20AC;? Murphy pointed out that the mayors have begun to look at some of the elements, but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have the final report yet. Duncan said one mistake Longboat Key officials made was to have too many people on their ULI implementation committee as well as citizens who did not understand the ramifications and politics of the process. He advised Island officials to keep the group small and comprised of people who can make decisions.
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HBPD offers bicycle safety tips Bicycle riders and passengers under 16 years of age, including a child in a child seat or carrier, must wear an approved bicycle helmet and obey the following rules: • Obey traffic signs and signals; • Ride in the same direction as traffic; • A bicyclist not traveling as fast as the normal speed of traffic must ride as close as practicable to the right hand curb or edge of the roadway; • Bicyclists may ride two abreast only within a single lane and when not impeding traffic; • Bicyclists may not ride more than two abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles; • A bicycle may not be used to carry
more persons at one time equipped (except that an adult rider may carry a child securely attached to his or her person in a backpack sling);
• At least one hand must be kept on the handlebars while riding; • A bicycle operated at night must be equipped with a white light on the
front, and both a red reflector and a light on the rear; • A bicyclist must not wear a headset, headphone or other listening device while riding. (Wearing a headset blocks out important sounds needed to detect the presence of other traffic); • If you are listening to your radio while on your bicycle you may not have ear buds in both ears. In addition, sidewalks are not designed for bicycle speeds, but bicycles are permitted. A cyclist riding on a sidewalk or crosswalk has the same rights and duties of a pedestrian, must yield the right of way to pedestrians and must give an audible warning before passing.
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Campers make Father’s Day cards Above, Gigi and Vivi Aldiva and Chloe Mattick and,below, Christopher Lovett and Alex Cox made Father’s Day cards at the Community Center’s summer camp last week.
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Pickleball court approved The Bradenton Beach City Commission has approved the installation of a pickleball court at Herb Dolan Park. As requested by Mike and Ines Norman, the markings for a pickleball court will be applied to the existing basketball court and a portable net will be made available. When in use, the pickleball court will take up a portion of the basketball court, while still leaving
room for half-court basketball play. The Normans will cover the costs associated with their request and the pickleball and basketball courts will be available on a firstcome, first-serve basis, with no organized pickleball league play allowed. Similar to tennis and badminton, pickleball is played with paddles and a ball that resembles a whiffle-ball.
A portion of the Herb Dolan Park basketball court will soon be used for pickleball play. joe hendricks | sun
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New seating New seating areas along the Gulf-front sidewalk fronting Cortez Beach in Bradenton Beach feature benches, solar-powered trash compacters, recycling containers and landscaping, each marked by new ropes connecting the pilings, or bollards, that already line the sidewalk. As funding permits, the project will continue south toward Coquina Beach, according to the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parks and Natural Resources Department.
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Seawall replacement continues The city of Bradenton Beach recently contracted Duncan Seawall to replace the concrete seawall at the end of Ninth Street South and work on the $19,115 project continued last week. The capital improvement project began on June 10 and was expected to take approximately three weeks to complete.
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Joshua Schmidt, left, was among the students recognized for perfect attendance recently by the Manatee County School Board. He attended Anna Maria Elementary School, King Middle School and Manatee High School for a total of 13 years perfect attendance. Schmidt is planning to attend State College of Florida this fall. He comes from a family of perfect attendees, including his sister, Courtney; mom, Jennifer; and uncle, Jeremy. SUBMITTED
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Obituaries Jose Baserva Jose Baserva, 57, owner of Jose’s Real Cuban Food from 2007 until the restaurant closed in May, died at a hospice facility early Friday. Baserva had his day of fame when his west Bradenton restaurant was featured on a 2011 episode of Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Born in Cuba and raised in Miami, Mr. Baserva moved to Bradenton in 1998. He suffered a fractured skull in October, followed by a seizure in May that left him in a coma. He was survived by his wife, Darlene. The viewing will be held at Covell Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 4232 26th St. W., Bradenton 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 24. Services will be held at The Bridge Church at Palma Sola Bay, 4000 75th St. W., Bradenton 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25.
Grey Dudley Bowman Grey Dudley Bowman, 57, died May 28 at the Trauma Center in Jacksonville, FL where he was being treated for head trauma from a fall. A native of Jacksonville, Grey was a long-time Cortez resident. He was the owner of the Bowman Diving Corporation and worked on many local bridge repairs. He was predeceased by his father, Grey Bowman, Sr. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Swapson, of North Carolina; a sister, Ann Marvel, of Tampa (Michael); and wife, Erin, and son, Dudley, of Bradenton. He was a member of the Cortez Church of Christ and leaves many good friends and fellow church members who will cherish his memory. A memorial service will be announced later.
Helen C. Brouwer Helen C. Brouwer, 82, of Palmetto, FL, passed away June 18, 2015, at Manatee Memorial Hospital with her family by
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her side. Helen was born in Anna Paulowna, Netherlands, on Sept. 22, 1932, to the late Cornelius and Afra Maria (nee Broers) Conjun. After being asked to dance three times by the ever so handsome Henricus “Henk” Brouwer, Helen agreed, and they were soon married in the Netherlands. They moved to the United States in 1956 and married again at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church of Palmetto. Henk and his brother started Brouwer’s Flowers of Palmetto in the 1960s, a wholesale nursery specializing in holiday flowers, including chrysanthemums and Easter lilies. Helen shared her talents within the business, but took greatest pride in her role as homemaker and mother of seven children. She enjoyed making rosaries, crocheting and knitting thousands of scarves. Helen was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and volunteered in the church shop. Helen, also known as “Leny” by her family in the Netherlands, is survived by her children, Casey (Patricia) Brouwer, of Plantation, Fla., Henry (Libby) Brouwer, of Bradenton, Peter (Michelle) Brouwer, of Martin, Ga., Daniel (Sheila) Brouwer, of Holmes Beach, Theresa Nethery, of Palmetto, Marias (Mark) Rutter, of Tampa and Afra (Theodore) Wade, of Murphy, N.C.; 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one more on the way. Helen was preceded in death in 2009 by her husband of 54 years, Henk Brouwer, and by her parents. A funeral service was held at Holy Cross Catholic Church , on June 20. She was laid to rest at Skyway Memorial Gardens.
Nancy Lee (Morse) Willeson Nancy Lee (Morse) Willeson, A.K.A. Nancy Maxwell-Willeson, aged 87, went to be with her Lord April 18. Nancy was living in Palm Harbor, Fla. She was born Jan. 20, 1928, in Wellesley Hills, Mass., to Roger Earle and Gladys Carr Morse. She spent summers as a child at the family farm in Francestown, N.H., and also at the family cottage in Chatham, Cape Cod, Mass. She gradu-
ated from The Williston Northampton School, in Easthampton, Mass., and she also graduated from Principia College in Elsah, Ill. She married Ronald (Max) Maxwell-Willeson Sept. 6, 1952, and brought up her four children in Wayland, Mass., and later in Chatham, Mass. She is predeceased by her brother, Donal Fisher Morse and her husband Ronald. She is survived by her brother Malcolm (Mac) Carr Morse, sister-inlaw Alice Zollner Morse; also her four children Robin Willeson Garfield of Detriot, Mich.; Holly Willeson Abbate of Chatham, Mass.; Becky Willeson Garlicki of Brimfield, Mass.; and Alec Maxwell Willeson of Oldsmar, Fla. In addition, she has 12 grand-children, and two great grand-children. She resided in
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6/19, 6:52 p.m., lost property, Fran Maxon Real Estate, 9801 Gulf Drive. The owner reported her trash can was missing.
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6/9, theft, Coquina Beach. The victim said his wallet was stolen while he was cleaning the beach restrooms. 6/13, 10:52 a.m., domestic battery, 56 Bay Drive N. The couple, who live together aboard a sailboat, got into an argument over a pack of cigarettes. The male accused the female of slapping her in the face several times during the argument. She said she was tired of him battering her in the past. The officer placed her under arrest.
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6/7, 11:51 a.m., driving with no valid license, 700 block of Manatee Avenue. The officer responded to a three-car accident where one of the drivers had no license. He was given a notice to appear. 6/7, 4:54 p.m., burglary to a vehicle, Kingfish boat ramp, 752 Manatee Ave.
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Anna Maria, Fla., and Bradenton, Fla., for many years, as she has always loved the ocean, the beaches, and the natural beauty of the coast, both in Florida and Cape Cod. She also enjoyed the mountains around Waynesville, N.C. She thrived in the role of homemaker, and loved working outside in her many gardens. She loved riding horses, especially as a young girl. She was an avid reader, and loved playing bridge and almost any other card game. Nancy passed on peacefully, as she had been ready to be reunited with the love of her life, her husband Ronald (Max), who had predeceased her by 10 years. She is now undoubtedly celebrating her new life in Heaven. The family is planning a memorial service in Chatham, Mass. in July.
The victim said he locked a gold Rolex watch in his truck before going boating and when he returned, the watch was gone, and the doors were not locked. 6/7, 6:30 p.m., larceny, Jessie’s Island Store, 5424 Marina Drive. Two juveniles stole cigars from the store. Police could not find the suspects. 6/9, 10:15 a.m., larceny, 6500 Flotilla Lane. The victim said somebody stole a $5,000 set of silverware. He said he suspects employees of a home care service, 6/13, 3:18 a.m., no valid driver’s license, 4000 Gulf Drive. The defendant parked in the public beach parking area after the beach was closed, and when the officer questioned the suspect, he found he had never had a driver’s license and had been found guilty of driving without a license in February. He was ticketed. 6/17, 3:15 p.m., warrant arrest, Manatee Beach, 4000 Gulf Drive. The defendant was found with alcohol at the beach, and a warrants check showed he had to extradition warrants for violation of parole. He was arrested. 6/18, 2:45 a.m., possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana, 6809, Holmes Blvd. The suspect was at a city park after hours, and the officer smelled marijuana and found a box with marijuana and a glass pipe.
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Pushing to the playoffs: AMICC adult co-ed soccer heats up
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Not only is the weather heating up on Anna Maria Island, but so is the adult co-ed soccer season at the Anna Maria Island Community Center. With only one regular game left in the spring season, this week’s action on the pitch will not disappoint. In the adult soccer league, the point system determines the standings, and the four matches on Thursday night will determine the playoff bracket with games starting on Thursday, July 2. Each game matters. The points leader so far this season, Team 11mangang, battled against Island Pest Control Team smiledeep last Thursday night. Team smiledeep is one of four teams with a tied record going into the last week of regular season play with a total of nine points. Rico Beissert, for Team 11mangang, scored first for his team. The captain for Team 11mangang, Kris Yavalar, led his team to victory with two goals, including a penalty kick. Each team was supported with strong play by their female players. Lexi Braxton for Team 11mangang and Alta Bujarski holding the backline for Island Pest Control. Beth Barnes, newcomer for Team 11mangang, showed her team tenacity and aggressive play. With impressive teamwork and passing, Team smiledeep’s Danny Anderson scored with an assist by Adam Bujarski. Teammate Steve Oelfke found the goal, re-igniting the team with only minutes left on the clock. Team 11mangang held on for the victory, with the help of its goalie with 13 saves. Island Pest Control’s goalie Josh Bernet had nine saves, keeping the score close. Team
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ANNOUNCEMENTS BEACH YOGA ON Saturdays & Sundays at 8:30am at the end of Pine Ave by the Sandbar Restaurant by donation. www. thriveyogafit.com VOLUNTEERS NEEDED at AMICC. Help your community by giving of yourself. Various positions available. Call Sandee 941-778-1908 ext 0 THE BEST VOLUNTEER position on the island. The AMI Historical Museum needs docents and bread makers. Call Dusty at 941779-7688. ROSER FOOD BANK needs donations of cash and non-perishable food. Donations boxes are located at the Church, Moose Club, Walgreen's and The Anna Maria Island Sun Newspaper (corner of Gulf and Palm). OUR DAILY BREAD of Bradenton is looking for volunteer servers 9amnoon. Ask for Penny 941745-2992 PROBLEMS WITH THE IRS or State Taxes? Wall & Associates can settle for a fraction of what you owe! Results may vary. Not a solicitation for legal services. 877-330-3429 STRUGGLING WITH DRUGS or Alcohol? Addicted to Pills? Talk to someone who cares. Call The Addiction Hope & Help Line for a free assessment. 855-995-3142 A-1 DONATE YOUR CAR for breast cancer! Help United Breast Foundation education, prevention, & support programs. Fast free pickup - 24 hr response - tax deduction -855-398-4992
BABY SITTER BABY SITTER. Honor student with own transportation. Experienced, References available. Call or text Amanda at 941-713-3219 RED CROSS CERTIFIED baby sitter. Honor student. Call or text Isabel 941-5457995
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BOATS ARE SELLING Over 75-YTD. Out Of Boats Again! TOP LOCATION - Cortez High & Dry Marina. Islandboatsales.net We Also Buy Boats. 941-228-3489
SMALL COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT --Seeking local artist to rent 9x15 space within high traffic retail business. 11 foot ceilings -- Plenty of wall space. Ideal Holmes Beach location. Available ASAP. $400/Mo. Call 410-7909517
BOAT SLIPS FOR RENT. Up to 60 feet. Two minutes to Intracoastal Waterway by Cortez, Parrot Cove Marina 941-795-0088 BAYLINER 2655 CIERA Weekender/Fisherman with trailer. Island boat, kept on lift. Locally serviced. $8900 OBO Call 941-356-1456
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OWNER/OPERATOR NEEDED for local established yogurt shop on Cortez Rd. Great extra income. Contact Michael Owens 229-539-6196
CARPET CLEANING QUALITY COUNTS. CARPET cleaning. Upholstery cleaning. Tile & grout cleaning. Island's favorite cleaner. Manatee Chamber Member. Great price/free estimates. Call 941-7561082
CLEANING SERVICE C & T HOUSEKEEPING. For all your cleaning needs. Free Estimates. Reasonable rates. Senior discount. References available. Call 941-9622512 CLEANING: RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & RENTALS. "Have it done your way, we care about our work" Call 941-756-4570 PRESSURE WASHING AND WINDOWS residential, commercial & resorts. Roofs, buildings, houses, driveways etc. Call 941-251-5948 EXPERT HOUSE CLEANER with 15 yrs experience. Looking for cleaning opportunities on or near Anna Maria. Honest, Reliable great work ethic. References upon request. Call 989506-7122
ANNA MARIA CITY Gulf Drive Frontage Commercial 2 Lots 104x120 Real Estate only $1,200,000. Call Alan Galletto Island Real Estate 941-232-2216 RESTAURANT/OFFICE/ RETAIL 1113 sf Kitchen Equipment include Gulf Drive Bradenton Beach $495,000 Call Alan Galletto Island Real Estate 941-232-2216 BAR/RESTURANT 2100 ft2 with lease, includes Liquor License, Furniture and Good Will $599,000 CALL {ALAN GALLETTO} Island Real Estate 941-232-2216
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EMPIRE COMPUTER SERVICE Computer problems fixed in your home or office. The fastest friendliest service around. Serving the Island since 2004. Call 941-739-6424
EMPLOYMENT LOCAL DELI SEEKING part time help. Flexible hours, great summer job or if you're looking for extra money. Call 941-778-3000 FULL TIME AND PART TIME lumberyard positions available at Island Lumber and Hardware. Must have valid Florida DL; CDL a plus but not required. Knowledge of lumber and ability to lift/ load in excess of 60 lbs. Must be able to handle fast-paced environment. We are a drug free workplace. Job entails loading trucks and delivering to job sites, stocking lumber, assisting/loading customers vehicles. Competitive pay. Please come by and fill out application. 213 54th Street, Holmes Beach.
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CITY OF ANNA MARIA IMMEDIATE OPENING!! Part-Time parking enforcement specialists needed for weekends and holidays Must be able to work shifts on weekends and holidays. Ability to learn, understand, interpret and enforce appropriate City and State parking and vehicle codes, laws and regulations. Ability to perform work outdoors in all weather conditions. Ability to enter/exit vehicles frequently. Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. Possess a valid Florida driver’s license. Must be 18 years of age or order and High School Diploma or GED. Must be certified or must successfully pass the Parking Enforcement Specialist Certification Training/ Test. Prior law enforcement or code enforcement experience a plus. Job Application available online: www. cityofannamaria.com Please mail or drop off resume and job application to: Attn: Pamela Gibbs City of Anna Maria PO Box 779 10005 Gulf Drive Anna Maria, FL 34216 Or Email: amcode@ cityofannamaria.com MARKETING ASSISTANT PART-TIME Busy office, strong communications skills, computer skills. Need to be flexible. Send Resume to PO Box 1394, Anna Maria FL 34216 AVIATION GRADS WORK with JetBlue, Boeing, Delta and others- start here with hands on training for FAA certification. Financial aid if qualified. Call Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-314-5838 CAN YOU DIG It? Heavy Equipment Operator Career! We Offer Training and Certifications Running Bulldozers, Backhoes and Excavators. Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits Eligible! 866-362-6497
ESTATE SALE ESTATE SALE SATURDAY June 27 9am-3pm. 701 Oakview Drive (Wildewood Springs) Bradenton. Well kept clean furniture, decor items, tchotchkes, antiques, Ethan Allen entertainment center, 1800s schoolmaster desk & more
FOR SALE DISH TV STARTING at $19.99/month (for 12 mos.) Save! Regular Price $34.99 Call Today and Ask About Free Same Day Installation! Call Now! 888986-4858
FURNITURE CUSTOM COASTAL FURNITURE & CABINETS by Frankie Z. ebay store. Call 941-726-1482. 10015 Cortez Rd (corner of 101st) frankiezaff@yahoo.com
GARAGE, MOVING, RUMMAGE & YARD SALES SALE NIKI’S GIFT & ANTIQUE SHOP. 5351 Gulf Dr, Holmes Beach. All sterling & gold jewelry 20% to 60% off. Select Pewter Miniatures 50% off. Select gifts, jewelry, books, bric-brac, glassware, art 30% to 80% off. Visit our Bathing Suit section plus Sale on beach cover-ups and Hats. Open 7 days a week 9:30am-5pm. ROSER THRIFT SHOP Open 9:30am-2pm Tuesday and Thursday and Saturday. 10am.-1pm Annex open same days till noon. Donations accepted 9am-11am Wednesday. 511 Pine Ave., Anna Maria Call 941-7792733
HOME IMPROVEMENTS TILE! TILE! TILE! All variations of tile supplied and installed. Quality workmanship. Prompt, reliable, many Island references. Free estimates. Neil 941-726-3077
BESPOKE SERVICES PROFESSIONAL Trades Man. For all your carpentry, decking, dock & timber repairs, paving slabs. Home repairs, new work, alterations. Island guy for Island work. Call Richard 941-448-3571.
HOME SERVICES DRAIN CLEANING James VanFossen A.K.A. “RIP” Call 941-301-6077
LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE STRAIGHT SHOT LANDSCAPING. Save water, gas, maintenance fees and the environment! Shell your yard. $50/yd installed. Call Shark Mark 941-301-6067 R. GAROFALO’S Interlocking brick pavers, driveways, patios, pool decks. Free estimates. Licensed & Insured. Call Rafael 941-778-4823 or Veronik 941-526-7941 ELI’S IRRIGATION New install/repair. Pumps, pools, irrigation, landscape lighting and pressure washing. Call 941-580-2054 SHELL DELIVERED AND spread $50/yd. Hauling all kinds of gravel, mulch, top soil with free estimates. Call Larry at 941-795-7775, "shell phone" 941-720-0770
LOCKSMITH ISLAND LOCKSMITH, “Lock Around the Clock”. Licensed/bonded/insured. Call 941-778-1661 or 941713-4414
LOST & FOUND RENOVATION SPECALIST ALL carpentry repairs, Wash Family Construction, locally owned and operated CBC 1258250 Call 941-7250073. KERN CONSTRUCTION NEW Homes & Remodel. Design/Build. Since 1968. License # CRC1327296. Call Jerry Kern 941-5042222 www.kernconstruc tioninc.com “HONEY DO" HOME Repairs & Handyman Services. 35 yrs experience. Painting, drywall, tile, woodwork. All tasks. Call 941-896-5256 or 941-807-5256 www.honey dohomerepairinc.com
FOUND GOLD CHAIN close too Sandbar Restaurant on Beach Sunday May 31. Please call Bob 941-7783986 MEN'S GOLD RING, lost in surf near 60th street. Great sentimental value, reward offered. Please call 863-944-3517 LOST FITBIT CHARGE (brown) May 27 South Bay Blvd near City Pier. Call 513-252-5981 FOUND MENS WEDDING Band at Kingfish Boat Ramp. Call 941-713-4048
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MOBILE GROOMING splash and dash $35.00. Also full grooming available. Check our testimonies, call today www. furrytails4grooming.com or call 941-224-8655
LOST FAMILY HEIRLOOM during Wedding at Sandbar Restaurant on Sunday March 29. Gold wedding band with Diamond pendant near high water mark. Please contact 407-7609033
ANNA & LINDSAY’S Dog Walking. $5 per dog walked, $10 Dog wash. $20 for both plus play time. Contact 917-406-9554. Anna Maria Island Only.
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MARTIN’S MOVING YOUR Island movers! Offering dependable, competitive rates. No hidden costs. 941-809-5777.
FOUR SEASONS POOL SERVICE. AMI & West Bradenton. Certified Pool Operator. Residential/commercial. Chemical Service Licensed & Insured. Call Dennis Clark 941-737-5657
TWO MEN and a TRUCK. Movers who care. Local and Long distance. www. twomen.com Call 941-3591904. We sell boxes!
PAINTING & WALLCOVERING PAINT! PAINT! AND MORE 28 years of experienced interior/exterior custom painting. Pressure cleaning, drywall repairs and texture finishes. Many Island references. Please call Neil for free estimates. 941-812-0507 “WIZARD OF WALLS” Established 1980 Prompt quality service. Paperhanging/removal Faux finishes. Interior painting. Mary Bell 941794-0455 WALY PRECISION PAINTING custom painting, pressure washing, commercial/residential, interior/exterior, drywall/stucco, Licensed & insured. Call 941-448-1928 or 941-580-4005 www. WalyPrecisionPainting.com
PERSONAL SERVICES SMALL ODD JOBS, yard work, walk dog etc. Call George 941-773-5518 THE TINT GUY." Commercial, residential, automotive, marine. Free estimates. All work guaranteed. Over 25 years experience. Mobile service available. Call 941-2012649
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COLE'S TROPICAL POOL SERVICE Call Cole Bowers for all your pool maintenance needs! Affordable and Dependable!! 941-7131893
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AMI VALET LLC Professional parking services. Restaurants, weddings, any & all special events. Insured & Licensed. Years of experience. Call 941-565-0137 AMIValet@gmail.com AT YOUR SERVICE Personal & Professional assistant. Great rates. References available "Let me do what you are unwilling or unable to do." Call Cindy 941-812-2238 zicker8@aol.com
REAL ESTATE HOMES & CONDOS FOR SALE SPACIOUS 3BR/3BA Condominium rarely available in wonderful bay front complex with pool and tennis courts. Tastefully renovated to include newly tiled kitchen & family room with a peak of the bay and a split bedroom plan. Centrally located in Holmes Beach, with a short walk to shops. Ground-floor unit with covered parking and private storage. Family oriented and pet friendly. Offered at $450,000. Call Green Real Estate @ 941-7780455
FOR SALE by OWNER 1BR/1BA in historic Sandpiper co-op resort with bay view, boat docks, beach completely new inside and out. Call 941-224-1652 for more details BEACH CASTLE RESORT #14 located on Longboat Key, own a piece of paradise and when life calls you away from the Island you have the opportunity to enjoy income from this furnished 1BR/1BA $269,900. RE/MAX Alliance Group Erlene Fitzpatrick Broker Associate 941-224-6339 KEY ROYALE. Short sale Island Home. 3BR/2BA pool, spa, boat dock and lift. Fixer upper $450,000 Realtor 941-356-1456 3BR/2.5BA: CORTEZ/BRADENTON. WATERFRONT. Escape the Island/Key Traffic, High Taxes and Flood Insurance Costs, and move just across the Cortez Bridge to the upscale community of Coral Shores and our upscale home at 4502 Nassau Road. www.4502Nassau.com $497,500. OPEN HOUSESUNDAYS 1-4. Call 941795-5225. NORTHWEST BRADENTON SINGLE Family Home. Pre-Foreclosure Sale. 3BR/2BA/2CG, large lot. Not a flood zone. No HOA Fee. Walk to Palma Sola Bay beach. Minutes to Anna Maria. Bank approved $158,800. Realtor 941-356-1456 4BR/3BA HOUSE on 71.5 acres with 18 stall horse barn in Parrish, Florida. Call Steve Georgie 941-321-6253 at Keller Williams Realty
REAL ESTATE: LOTS FOR SALE GORGEOUS LOT (14,160 Sq. Ft) (80 X 177) Located at 1107 Palma Sola Blvd. Stunning views of Palma Sola Bay with great potential for new construction. For more details contact Gregg Bayer at AMI Beaches Real Estate 941-799-9096
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RENTALS: ANNUAL 2BR/1BA COTTAGE HOME with fenced yard in Bradenton, $900 / $900 security. Quiet dead end street near Cox Chevrolet. Pets OK w/ pet fee. Credit & background required on all applicants over 18 . DUNCAN REAL ESTATE 941-779-0304 www. teamduncan.com ANNUAL RENTAL and CONDOMINIUM Association management serviced by (2) offices open 7 days a week! Contact junew@ islandreal.com – 941-3451295 - Island Real Estate of Anna Maria Island, Inc. ANNUAL RENTALS: 2 BR/2.5BA Townhouse in Holmes Beach. Updated, community pool, carport with storage. $1700/mo. 3BR/2BA Townhouse in Palma Sola Trace. Heated community pool, garage. $1600/mo. Both available now. First, Last, Security. Contact Island Real Estate junew@islandreal.com or 941-345-1295 ANNUAL RENTAL HOLMES BEACH, 2BR/1BA $1100/ mo. Available July 1st. First & 1 month security. Credit Check required. Call for appointment 941-809-2488 ANNUAL RENTAL- 2BR/2BA with den condo and boat dock Will allow small pets $1800/mo. Call Island Vacation Properties 941778-1000 WEST BRADENTON CUTE updated Wares Creek Area duplex. 2BR/1BA 2111B 6th Ave W $1100/mo. First & security deposit. Credit check required. Call JoAnne 941-809-2488 LUXURIOUS 2BR/2BA CONDO at Smugglers Landing $2350 annual lease. 1800sqft W/D, tennis courts, heated pool. Contact A Paradise 941778-4800 NOW AVAILABLE. Holmes Beach 300 block 2BR/1BA 1/2 duplex w/1 car garage $1400/mo. W/D hookup. Owner pays pest & Landscaping. NO smoking, Credit & background check, 1st, last & security. Call Lynn 941-778-6066
BRADENTON BEACH 1BR/1BA and loft. Across from Beach. Furnished $1000/mo. cable, water, trash included. First and Security deposit. Call 941993-9537
RENTALS: SEASONAL & VACATION TIFFANY PLACE Gulf Front Condo for Rent Incredible views from living room and master bedroom. 2BR/2BA Green Real Estate Call 941-778-0455 ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fl Condos. Pool beach access, fully equipped $650-$800/ wk Redekercondos.com 941-704-7525 or 941-7781915 WILLKOMMEN AUF AMI! Besuchen Sie Island Real Estate in einem unserer Inselbüros (6101 Marina Drive oder 419 Pine Ave) mit unserem deutschsprachigen Reservierungsservice und erhalten ein freies Island Real Estate Baseball Cap! Wir geben Ihnen gerne mehr Auskunft über unsere 250 ausgewählte Feriendomizile für Ihren nächsten Urlaub!
RENTAL WANTED TRANSFERRING to BRADENTON BEACH looking for room or small apartment short or long term single male. Please Call 813-516-3616
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REAL ESTATE: OUT OF AREA NORTH CAROLINA MOUNTAIN Land for sale: a rare find - gently sloping mountain land, 3 1/2 plus acres with building lot, electric, water and septic installed. Storage bldg, apple trees facing south. Near Cashiers and Lake Glenville. $75,000. Call 941-778-5966. 20 ACRES $0 DOWN, $128/ mo. Owner Financing. Money Back Guarantee! Near El Paso, TX Beautiful Mountain Views Color Brochure Call 800-343-9444
TRANSPORTATION AMI TAXI metered-on-callcards accepted. Airport services: Tampa $85, Sarasota $35, Clearwater $75, Fort Meyers $150, Orlando $150. Call 800-301-4816. amitaxi4u@gmail.com, www.amitaxi.com TOWN CAR SERVICES, All airports served. Local and Long distance services available. Call Glen 941225-0072 ADMIRAL TOWN CAR Professional chauffeur at taxi prices! Airports (1person $75, 10 people $150 to Tampa), Appointments anywhere. Credit cards accepted. Call Phil 941-3201120 admiraltowncar@ gmail.com, admiraltc.com Licensed & Insured
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